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Strike planned at De La Rue polymer plant
Workers at De La Rue’s banknote polymer factory are planning a 24-hour walkout over a below inflation pay rise proposal.
Fedrigoni completes Arjowiggins China acquisition
Fedrigoni has finalised its acquisition of the entire share capital of Arjowiggins HKK3 Ltd, owner of the Arjowiggins China Group.
Sappi confirms Lanaken Mill closure
Sappi has confirmed the closure of its Lanaken Mill in Belgium, a move that will take out more than half a million tonnes of coated woodfree paper production for the heatset web offset market.
Unite bags seven-figure payout for former Stoneywood workers
Unite the union has secured a likely £1m-plus payout for former workers at Arjowiggins’ Stoneywood Mill.
Denmaur commits to net-zero target
Denmaur has set down an ambitious target to become net-zero by 2045.
EBB expands with Broadgate buy
Elliott Baxter & Company has boosted its office offering with the acquisition of Broadgate Paper.
Coatings clean & green
Nu-Coat prides itself on being the world’s first carbon-neutral manufacturer of self-adhesive products for the sign and graphics sectors. Only set up in 2018 and despite the challenges of lockdowns...
EBB adds Lessebo Colours to range
Elliott Baxter & Company (EBB) has introduced Lessebo Colours, a new range of environmentally friendly, uncoated, coloured paper, to its portfolio.
Spectra aims to take on De La Rue and CCL with Cartor deal
Security printer Cartor Holdings has been acquired in a deal worth up to £10.5m.
Sappi Europe to increase fine paper prices
Sappi Europe is set to increase prices for its fine paper grades by 7-10% from January 2024.