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.

Many of the products within Denmaur’s stock portfolio are Carbon Balanced at source

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.

Colorplan Imperial Blue is now Loch Blue. Photo: Tal Silverman for GF Smith

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: disposals are conditional on approval from Russian Federation officials

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.