Paper
Favini asset sale to get November approval
Private equity firm Orlando Italy and financial investor Vepafern have bought the assets of Italian paper manufacturer Favini after it went into liquidation earlier this year.
4,000 UPM staff strike following mill closures announcement
More than 4,000 UPM workers are on strike in Finland today after the paper giant announced mass restructuring plans that will see 1,600 staff laid off and two mills closed.
Rigid Paper proposes possible closure of Selby mill
Rigid Paper's 86 staff have entered into a consultation period over plans to close or suspend manufacturing at its Selby paper mill.
PaperCo rebrands G-Print woodfree paper
Paper merchant PaperCo has launched a campaign targeting the book, direct mailing, map and magazine markets to promote the rebranding of its G-Print matt-coated woodfree paper.
Put flat colour in the shade
In the clinic this month: Margie Dana on what print buyers want from a website; James Miller on reducing dust; and Ian Knott on boosting colours on uncoated stock.
3,300 jobs to be affected as UPM and Stora Enso announce capacity reductions
More than 3,300 paper manufacturing jobs are to be affected as UPM announces mill closures and Stora Enso reveals capacity reductions.
Former Curtis MD launches consultancy business
Curtis Fine Papers' former managing director Keith Chapman has started up a consultancy business to offer re-financing and turnaround support to the paper, packaging and plastics sectors.
SPS says secure paper grade not affected by Curtis' administration
Security printers Security Print Solutions (SPS) has said production of its Corporate Secure Paper will not be affected following the administration of the grades' manufacturer Curtis Fine Papers.
Production 'temporarily stopped' at plant producing paper for Robert Horne
Production at Gruppo Cordenons SA's Malmedy plant in Belgium has "temporarily stopped" as of 26 August, following a cash shortage due to a lack of profitability.
Greenpeace accuses AbitibiBowater over irresponsible logging practices
Negotiations between Greenpeace Canada and newsprint manufacturer AbitibiBowater have broken down over allegations of irresponsible logging practices.