Paper

Sappi to rein in fine paper output by a fifth

Sappi Fine Paper Europe has said it will curtail its fine paper production in the coming months by "at least 20%", as a result of continuous adverse market conditions.

Robert Horne overhauls Revive range

Paper merchant Robert Horne Group has announced the first major overhaul of its Revive range, with the introduction of 100%- and 25%-recycled products.

CPI calls on government to back free allocation scheme for paper industry

The UK government is being called on to support the free allocation of the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) allowances for the paper industry.

Reel Paper publishes 2009 Stock List

PaperCo's specialist reels division Reel Paper has published its 2009 Stock List that features many FSC and PEFC certified products.

'Unsustainable' profit levels sees Sappi raise prices

Paper manufacturer Sappi has said it will increase the price of its coated fine and mechanical coated grade papers by 8-10% as of 1 January.

DS Smith vows to be 'adaptable' as it warns of difficult market conditions

DS Smith has posted "creditable" half-year results as the paper and packaging group warns lower demand will mean trading conditions will remain difficult.

'Greater commitment' needed to face paper challenges

The print and paper industry must project even greater commitment and efficiency if it is to rise to the challenges of 2009, according to Robert Horne managing director Alistair Gough.

CEPI claims innovation key to paper's future

Innovation in the paper sector is central to make the product more valuable in years to come, the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has said.

Denmaur to merge two paper businesses

Denmaur Papers and Independent Paper will merge their operations on 1 March 2009, parent company Denmaur group has announced.

M-real puts up prices to boost profitability

Paper manufacturer M-real has said it will further increase the price of its coated fine and magazine papers by 8% in order to improve profitability.