Paper

Consumers’ opinion of printed products has risen in Europe after a pandemic slump, according to research.

Stora Enso has completed the negotiations regarding the consolidation of its book paper production and the permanent closure of one of the two paper machines at its Anjalankoski site in Finland.

Mondi is withdrawing from the agreement to sell its biggest operation in Russia, Mondi Syktyvkar, together with two affiliated entities, to Augment Investments.

GF Smith managing director John Haslam is retiring after 38 years at the high-end paper specialist.

UPM Fibres has started consultations with employee representatives at its Kaukas pulp mill, sawmill, and wood reception in Finland to prepare for “possible temporary production adjustment” to address...

Italian specialty paper manufacturer Fedrigoni has released a new collection of premium self-adhesive label papers, the Sheets Exclusive Collection, alongside new packaging stocks.

UPM has issued a profit warning and has lowered its forecasts for this year.

Lecta has reported bumper increases in revenue and EBITDA for 2022 and turned a pre-tax loss last year into a pre-tax profit.

Antalis snapped up the Arjowiggins brands and stock for a seven-figure sum, Printweek can reveal.

Transcend Packaging has secured a $10m (£8m) investment from Japanese moulded fibre pioneer Itochu.