Paper

Veitsiluoto has three paper machines. Stora Enso CEO says "approximately 15 machines of an average size need to be closed" across Europe

Stora Enso to cull more capacity with radical mill closure plan

Stora Enso has rocked the industry by announcing plans to take out a further one million-plus tonnes of paper production – more than a third of its total paper capacity – with the closure of two...

Large: "A fracture between the UK and EU is counterproductive"

CPI joins calls for link between UK and EU emission trading schemes

The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) and The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) have joined calls for the UK government and the EU Commission to work together on climate change...

Burgo was the first manufacturer to announce its plans

Big increases in paper prices on the way

A raft of papermakers have announced upcoming price increases of between 6% and 15%.

Willsow: aiming to grow sales of plantable books

Willday scoops Selfridges spot with plantable books

SME printer Willday Printers has scooped a prestigious spot in Selfridges & Co’s Project Earth initiative for its Willsow range of plantable children’s books made with seeded paper.

Moo: paper mask "for brands who care about employees and customers in a planet-friendly way"

Moo develops recyclable paper face mask

Moo has created a disposable face mask made of paper and produced as a flat sheet thanks to the use of kirigami techniques to create the shaping and ear loops.

Lessebo: achievement "made possible by our focus on sustainability"

Lessebo celebrates gold eco standard

Lessebo Paper has been awarded Cradle to Cradle gold certification for part of its paper range –the first paper maker worldwide to achieve the accolade.

Certified printers and users can use the World Land Trust logo

More printers join Carbon Balanced Printer scheme

Another five companies have signed up to have their annual carbon emissions balanced through the Carbon Balanced Printer programme.

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has increased Jetscript prices by 5%

Two more paper manufacturers to increase prices

Feldmuehle and Mitsubishi HiTec Paper are the two latest paper manufacturers to outline impending price increases on various products.

All of the firm's divisions were affected by the pandemic in some way

Trading picks up at James Cropper

James Cropper has signalled that its year-end results will be better than previous expectations, even though sales at its paper business were down by 20% in the second half.

Sappi's price increases are valid for deliveries from 1 April 2021

Paper and ink manufacturers to increase prices

Two major paper and ink manufacturers have outlined details of price rises due to come into effect from next month.