Paper

Sappi has launched a new coated paper that feels like an uncoated grade, described as combining two “until-now impossibly simultaneous sensory experiences in one”.

Denmaur Independent Papers has completed its acquisition of the business and assets of the Fine Paper and Conversion division from Middleton Paper Company.

Sappi has added litho and digital reel options to its flagship Magno range after rebranding its Royal Roto products.

Premier has added a range of lined greyboards to its folding and graphical box board offering.

German specialist mill Drewsen Spezialpapiere will discontinue the production of its Procuverto grades with effect from 1 July 2022.

The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes after 30 September 2022, meaning there are only 100 days left to use any that remain.

Denmaur Independent Papers has reached an agreement to acquire the business and assets of the Fine Paper and Conversion division from Middleton Paper Company, for an undisclosed sum.

James Cropper has achieved a new revenue high in its year-end results and said it is entering the new financial year with a strong order book projection.

UPM has signed an agreement to sell 100% of the shares of its Austrian subsidiary UPM Kymmene-Austria to pulp, packaging, and paper producer and trader the Heinzel Group.

Feldmuehle said it has continued its ongoing investment project since October 2021, despite the “extreme and previously unknown fluctuations on the energy and raw materials markets”.