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Paper: biggest drop in production was uncoated mechanical

CEPI reports on 2022

High energy prices and economic woes contributed to a 6.1% fall in European paper and board production last year, although multi-year trends for the sector “remain positive”.

The implication is that the Stockstadt pulp mill and paper machine will close. Image: Sappi

Sappi to consult on possible Stockstadt closure

Sappi has said it will commence a consultation process on the possible closure of its Stockstadt mill in Germany, after a planned sale of the site fell through earlier this year.

Mill was recognised as a ‘living heritage company’ by the French government in 2015

Specialist papermaker shuttered

A historic French papermaker has become the latest European mill to be shuttered in a seismic period for the trade.

Heinzel Group will take over the responsibility for Steyrermühl. Image: Heinzel

UPM confirms paper machine closures

UPM has permanently closed paper machine 6 at its Schongau site in Germany and paper machine 4 at Steyrermühl in Austria, taking out 485,000 tonnes of graphic paper capacity in Europe.

Nicholas Thompson has stepped up after 10 months of acting as deputy MD

Antalis appoints new managing director

Antalis UKI has appointed Nicholas Thompson as its new managing director, due to take up the post following current MD David Hunter’s retirement in July 2023.

European Commission: insufficient ground to further pursue the investigation. Image: UPM

Pulp sector antitrust investigation closed

The European Commission has decided to close its antitrust investigation into potential anticompetitive practices in the wood pulp sector.

Doogan: "We are beginning to plan our net-zero target"

Denmaur secures science-based first

Denmaur Independent Papers claims to have become the first national paper and board merchant to have a science-based target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

The Condat mill reorganisation project will see activity on PM4 ceased

Lecta to cease CWF production at Condat

Lecta is set to cease production on PM4 at its​ Condat mill due to “the strong decline in the graphic paper market”.

Stora Enso: Planned restructure will strengthen long-term competitiveness

Stora Enso restructure to cut 1,150 jobs

Stora Enso is planning a restructure that, combined with previously initiated negotiations in its Packaging Materials division, would result in around 1,150 job losses.

Isabelle Maddock worked for James Cropper for 17 years

James Cropper CFO resigns

James Cropper's chief financial officer (CFO) has resigned from her role and also from the company’s board with immediate effect.