Paper

Antalis reveals DC Thomson contract with five 'similar' deals lined up

Antalis Packaging has bolstered its presence in the market after winning a two-year contract to supply newspaper and magazine printing group DC Thomson's UK sites.

UPM launches paper designed for high-speed inkjet printing

UPM has unveiled a new paper designed for high-speed digital inkjet printing, which is claimed to offer fast ink absorption and low bleeding.

Credit insurance one step ahead of rating agencies, Aon claims

Aon Trade Credit has said it is in a business's interest to work with credit insurers over and above ratings agencies in order to establish credit capacity.

University saves on paper costs with guillotine buy

Hull University's print team said it hopes to cut costs on its paper after investing in a new guillotine from finishing equipment distributor Freidheim.

Favini adds environmental element to Shiro relaunch

Independent specialist paper manufacturer Favini has relaunched its Shiro range, which includes Alga Carta, Echo and Tree Free, to realign them with an environment focus.

125 staff to lose jobs as Arjowiggins closes historic Dartford mill

Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has said it intends to close its 125-staffed Dartford mill by 30 April, following a 90-day staff consultation period.

Arjowiggins division announces carbonless paper price rises

Arjowiggins' Carbonless Papers has announced a price increase of 8% for its Idem Superior carbonless reels and sheets. The rise is with effect from deliveries on 1 March 2009 onwards.

Princess Anne visits Tullis Russell biomass site

Independent papermaker Tullis Russell has welcomed The Princess Royal to its Markinch mill in Scotland to its 200th anniversary.

Lower grammage papers 'better for environment'

Paper grades with lower grammages have less environmental impact, research by Bollor Thin Papers has claimed.

Paperlinx offloads Australian Paper business to Nippon

Paperlinx has agreed to sell its Australian manufacturing business Australian Paper for AUD$700m (314m) to Japan-based Nippon Paper Group.