Paper
Munro ends long career at Antalis
Long-serving Antalis UK commercial director Bruce Munro is to retire, with Simon Fisher – also an established executive at the merchanting group – taking over his role.
End of the line for SCA publication paper
SCA will make its last reel of publication paper today as the group shuts down the last remaining paper machine at its Ortviken mill.
Industry firms make Top Track
A number of industry firms have featured in the latest Sunday Times and Fast Track 'International Track 200', ranking firms with growing overseas sales.
Papico acquires Peggs and HH Pegg
Castleford-based paper agent Papico has acquired Southampton agent Peggs and its wholly owned subsidiary HH Pegg.
CVG to increase prices; commercialises sugar beet paper
Crown Van Gelder has outlined price increases due from Q2 and has also commercially launched its new sugar beet paper.
National Trust tweaks Handbook due to Covid
The National Trust has reduced the pagination of its flagship members’ Handbook after removing information that could be subject to change because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Stora Enso starts packaging production at Oulu
Papermaker Stora Enso has completed the conversion of its Oulu paper mill for the production of packaging board.
Premier takes on UPM grades
Premier Paper Group has expanded its sheetfed portfolio with a trio of UPM coated and uncoated grades as it leverages the buying power of being part of the world’s largest merchanting group.
Cardboard shortage expected to settle down quickly
Small retailers and printers have reported struggles in getting hold of cardboard boxes for deliveries due to a raft of factors hitting the supply chain, but the Confederation of Paper Industries...
Pigs can fly
Jo Francis ponders the small print around Moonpig's flotation plans.