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James Cropper is parting company with its chief operating officer Dave Watson.

Moving with the times has helped this long-standing British mill stay on top.

Kokusai Pulp & Paper has officially taken control of Antalis after it completed the purchase of the shares held by majority shareholder Sequana, marking a “new page” for the merchanting group.

Sappi’s PM3 machine at its Alfeld Mill in Germany is back in production after it was put out of action in a fire just over two months ago.

Drinks giant Diageo has taken a stake in a sustainable packaging company and plans to bring a paper-based spirits bottle to market early next year for one of its flagship brands.

Merchant EBB is restructuring its operations due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on current and likely future trading.

James Cropper has posted record sales and profits after an eventful year that has seen its paper business return to profitability.

Publication paper specialist Norske Skog is moving into the corrugated packaging market with a €350m investment in converting two newsprint machines to containerboard production.

Micropress director Rob Cross has said it is “time for strong businesses to shine”, as the firm completes a multi-million pound investment round it began last summer.

UPM Raflatac has launched a new range of label grades developed specifically for high-end applications in wine, spirit and craft beverages.