Paper
Premier makes Irish acquisition
Premier Paper Group has acquired Dublin-based paper merchant GPMI to open up a new geographical market for the business.
Printers await further details on new Energy Bills Discount Scheme
Some, but not all parts of the industry will benefit from enhanced support under the government’s new pared back Energy Bills Discount Scheme, amid a warning from the FSB that thousands of SME...
Fedrigoni launches calendar project themed on love
Fedrigoni has unveiled the latest edition of its annual calendar project, Fedrigoni 365.
Picking up the pieces
It’s sad when any business fails for there are countless personal stories entwinned with the corporate’s demise. But the failure of Arjowiggins, a firm that can trace its history back to 1761 and the...
Wepa creates over 50 new jobs as it doubles UK capacity
The Wepa Group has started up a new paper machine at its Welsh site in Bridgend, doubling its production capacity for the British market and creating more than 50 new jobs.
Sappi Europe upgrades Gratkorn mill
Plans have been revealed by Sappi Europe to upgrade and modernise its Gratkorn mill in Austria.
Mondi inks deal for remaining Russian ops
Mondi has agreed a deal to sell its remaining operations in Russia and will take a hit of up to £69m on the disposal.
Lecta increases prices of thermal papers
Lecta is set to increase prices for all its thermal paper ranges by 8%.
Notpla boosted by Earthshot win
Sustainable plastic-free packaging developer Notpla has received a £1m boost to its ambitions after winning an Earthshot Prize.
Antalis updates on Arjo range revamp
Antalis plans to relaunch its Premium Offset and Creative Papers offerings in Q1 of the new year, with pre-production manufacturing trials at new mills underway.