Paper

Creative papers champion Megan Simpkins to retire
GF Smith paper consultant Megan Simpkins will retire next week after more than four decades in print and paper.

James Cropper appoints new MD at paper wing
James Cropper has appointed a highly-experienced print and packaging executive as the new boss of its Paper & Packaging business.

The Navigator Company to increase packaging paper prices
The Navigator Company is set to increase the price of all of its Packaging Papers by 4-7%, effective with orders shipping 1 April 2025 onwards.

Denmaur achieves Carbon Balanced Paper milestone
Denmaur has reached the 250,000 tonne milestone of Carbon Balanced Paper sales since adopting the scheme in 2016.

GF Smith renames three Colorplan shades
GF Smith has renamed three colours in its well-known Colorplan range to ensure the names are “universally resonant”.

UPM plans further cut to continental paper capacity
UPM has announced plans to cull 270,000 tonnes of uncoated mechanical paper capacity with the closure of one of its mills in Germany, along with streamlining at some of its other operations.

M&S trials paper wrap on popular chocolate bar
Marks & Spencer is trialling paper packaging on a best-selling chocolate bar.

Delfort highlights inkjet paper benefits at HID
Specialty papermaker Delfort has showcased its lightweight, thin paper range at Hunkeler Innovationdays.

Mondi order books improve amid challenging environment
Mondi CEO Andrew King has described the group’s performance last year as “resilient” amid a challenging trading environment, with the figures also revealing €13m (£10.75m) in costs related to its...

Mondi to show expanded paper range at HID
Mondi will show an expanded Nautilus recycled paper range as part of its portfolio of high-speed inkjet papers at Hunkeler Innovationdays later this month.