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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”.
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.
Specialist papermaker shuttered
A historic French papermaker has become the latest European mill to be shuttered in a seismic period for the trade.
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.
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.
Pulp sector antitrust investigation closed
The European Commission has decided to close its antitrust investigation into potential anticompetitive practices in the wood pulp sector.
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).
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 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.
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.