Paper

New era to begin at Shotton mill
UPM has confirmed that newsprint production has ceased at its Shotton mill on Deeside, ahead of the mill’s conversion under its new owner.

Firm fined after health and safety breach
A paper recycling company has been fined £75,000 after a worker sustained multiple injuries after falling through a moving conveyor.

Paper supply crunch: buyers urged to plan well ahead
Print buyers are being warned to plan their paper requirements months ahead, with reports of ‘gazumping’ on previously agreed mill prices and a global squeeze on the availability of some paper types.

Antalis and Mondi in new CO2 neutral range distribution agreement
Antalis has reached a sole distributor agreement in the UK and Ireland with Mondi for its new CO2 neutral design paper range.

Energy crisis could mean print price surcharges
The energy crisis currently impacting a raft of industries across the UK could result in price surcharges for customers of energy-intensive print operations such as heatset web offset, where firms...

CPI report finds paper industry fundamental to society though pandemic
The Confederation of Paper Industries' (CPI) third Economic Value Report (EVR) highlights the vital role played by the industry during 2020 and stresses the need to focus on growth and sustainability.

Antalis relaunches Cyclus Offset
Antalis has exclusively relaunched the 100% recycled natural white uncoated paper range Cyclus Offset.

Navigator prices to go up this month
The Navigator Company has announced a Europe-wide price increase of 6%.

Feldmuehle to increase wet label paper prices
Feldmuehle will increase prices for all of its wet strength label papers by a minimum of 10% from October.

Premier adds Ultra Board to display range
Premier Paper Group has become the exclusive UK distributor of Dufaylite’s Ultra Board in a new partnership.