Paper

Andrew Price became executive director of Paperlinx, the UK's largest paper merchanting group, last September after a very public spat with the global group's board.

Industry lobbying group Two Sides has hit back at a rival paper NGO's "questionable claims" about the sustainability of paper.

Arjowiggins Graphic is trying to secure clean drinking water for 3,000 people in Africa as part of a new campaign for its sustainable Cyclus paper.

Paperlinx has expanded the remit of UK commercial print managing director Andy Buxton and separately proposed the closure of three branches, putting 80 jobs at risk.

Papergraphics has launched a raft of new substrates in its wide-format digital dcor portfolio including metallic and magnetic wall coverings.

A series of seven beautifully-designed and printed booklets came out on top in last night's Antalis 'The Review' awards for design and print.

Avery Dennison will use next week's Fespa to launch new PVC-free films aimed to fulfil the growing demand for sustainable products.

UK and Ireland paper distributor Antalis has made a binding offer to Xerox to acquire its €300m-turnover office paper and digital substrate business.

Paperlinx has closed its technical services department as part of the merchanting group's "ongoing review of costs".

Coated media supplier Sihl Group is using Fespa to show off a raft of products targeting the digital and screen printing markets.