Paper
Stora Enso's cost-cutting plans affect 560 staff
More than 560 staff will be affected as paper giant Stora Enso concludes co-determination negotiations at its Finnish-based Imatra, Varkaus and Veitsiluoto mills.
Stora Enso lends its backing to Two Sides initiative
Paper giant Stora Enso has become the latest company to put its weight behind the Two Sides campaign, launched by the National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM).
M-real warns of paper price increases despite hold on export duty rises
Russia's announcement to postpone the increase of export duties on wood does not reduce the need for paper price increases, according to manufacturer M-real.
PaperCo opens new Midlands warehouse
PaperCo subsidiary Mason's Paper has opened a 2,694sqm warehouse in Birmingham to service its Midlands customers.
Energy costs push James Cropper half-year figures into red
Specialist paper manufacturer James Cropper has slipped to a first-half loss of 261,000 and halved its dividend, after being hit by soaring energy and pulp costs.
Arjowiggins begins consultation over 150-year-old Dartford plant
Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has entered into a consultation with staff at its plant in Dartford, Kent, as part of a restructuring exercise which could see the site closed after nearly 150 years of...
NAPM welcomes Sappi to Two Sides scheme
The National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM) has said that its Two Sides campaign to improve paper's environmental credentials is "going well" following paper giant Sappi's decision to join the...
Far East's reduced demand hits UK recycled paper prices
UK paper and board recyclers have reported price falls as Far East buyers reduce spending on UK products.
75 jobs at risk as UPM plans to downscale Scarborough Raflatac site
Up to 75 jobs could be lost at paper manufacturer UPM's Scarborough Raflatac plant, following a decision to downsize the facility.
Printers value high-quality and low-impact papers, research claims
More than half of printers believe it is still worth spending more on high-quality business papers and most are selecting environmentally accredited papers, according to research undertaken by...