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The first machine conversion at the Oulu site took place in 2021

Stora Enso supports growth with major funding agreement

Stora Enso has signed a new €435m (£372m) bilateral loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support growth in renewable, fibre-based consumer packaging board.

EBB holds around 1,500 tonnes of stock of Horizon sheets

EBB invests in short grain offering

EBB has boosted its stocks of short grain sheets as market demand increases on the back of the latest generation of high-speed presses.

Denmaur has introduced Formakote Spectra to its Reel Fast sheeting service

Denmaur brings Townsends in-house for Carton Board division

Denmaur Paper Media has formalised its cartonboard operations with the creation of a dedicated internal division, run by Clive Townsend, formerly of Townsend Board.

Google has researched solutions that prioritise both sustainability and performance. Image: Google Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide

Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how

Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...

Antalis' 2023 sustainability report showed progress from its 2021 benchmark

Antalis reveals cut emissions in ESG update

Paper and board merchant Antalis has cut carbon emissions by 9% from its 2021 baseline in an update on its progress towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

Stora Enso CEO Hans Sohlström gave a video update on the results. Image: Stora Enso

Stora Enso sharpens profits in H1, appoints new CFO

Finnish paper giant Stora Enso’s H1 2024 results reveal a cautiously optimistic outlook, as the company sharpens its profit margins and reduces its exposure to leverage risks.

Inapa recently changed its headquarters from Lisbon to Sintra. Image: Inapa

Inapa set for insolvency

Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa is set to present the company to insolvency after its German subsidiary also filed for insolvency following a cashflow problem.

James Cropper posts loss after tough year

James Cropper has reported on a “challenging” year with sales down 21% and a pre-tax loss filed.

Sappi makes green gains on Galerie

Sappi has dramatically reduced the carbon footprint of its Galerie range of coated papers, and aims to achieve a 70% reduction by the end of the year.

Lloyds makes further paperless push

Lloyds Bank has made a further push to switch customers away from paper statements, by automatically opting customers out and requiring them to take action if they want to continue with physical...