Paper

Paperlinx in discussions over sole-union agreement

Unite is in discussions with Paperlinx to establish a sole-union recognition agreement with the paper merchant.

AbitibiBowater debt refinance deadline extended

North American newsprint manufacturer AbitibiBowater has negotiated a further extension to implement a debt exchange refinancing plan.

Antalis leaflet outlines Royal Mail new cost reduction scheme

Antalis has produced an information leaflet explaining Royal Mail's new discount scheme Sustainable Mail, which it is claimed could save companies up to 4.7% on postal costs.

Arjowiggins to shed carbonless division to MBO

Arjowiggins has said it will sell its loss-making carbonless paper division in a management buyout led by an as yet unnamed existing member of staff.

Premier Beswick stocks 100% recycled HP Indigo paper

Premier Beswick has responded to customer demand for a fully recycled paper grade by becoming the first merchant to stock Evolution Indigo, a 100% recycled uncoated paper range.

Lateral Group pledges support to Two Sides campaign

Lateral Group has offered its backing for the National Association of Paper Merchants' (NAPM) Two Sides campaign.

EBB to move to bigger Birmingham facilities

Independent paper merchant Elliott Baxter (EBB) has bolstered its nationwide capacity to 20,000 tonnes after it revealed plans to relocate its Birmingham branch to larger facilities.

Antalis secures FSC certification for Coloraction range

Antalis has built on its expanding portfolio of environmental products after its Coloraction range of uncoated paper become FSC-accredited.

Sappi says drop in paper demand will make for 'challenging' 2009

Paper manufacturer Sappi has warned of lower-than-expected demand for paper as global markets continue to deteriorate.

Paperlinx records 250m loss after sale of Australian Paper

Paperlinx has posted a AUD$560m (250m) after-tax loss for the six months ending 31 December 2008, following the sale of its Australian Paper business to Nippon Paper.