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Sappi warns of further European price rises following Chilean earthquake
Sappi Fine Paper Europe has warned the European paper industry that it may face additional paper price increases as a result of last month's earthquake in Chile.
Printers face sharp paper price rises as merchants pass on costs
Printers are facing the prospect of double-digit rises in paper prices after UK merchants announced increases of up to 12%.
CPI appoints David Workman as director general
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has appointed David Workman as director general, replacing Martin Oldman who will retire later this year.
UPM and Stora Enso close mills as strike hits
Papermakers UPM and Stora Enso are to cease production temporarily at their Finnish mills in response to industrial action by port workers that will halt export and import operations.
Profits soar at Arctic Paper as Grycksbo purchase completes
Net profit at Arctic Paper soared by nearly 400%, according to the group's fourth-quarter results.
Transport strikes could see Finnish paper mills shut down within days
Transport strikes in Finland are set to have a severe impact on paper mills across the country, costing paper manufacturers such as UPM and Stora Enso millions of euros each day.
Denmaur gets NAPM mark for Amadeus Recycled range
Denmaur Independent Papers has received the National Association of Paper Merchant's (NAPM) Recycled Paper Mark endorsement for its Amadeus 50% Recycled range.
Robert Horne Group supports sustainability event
Robert Horne, the Northampton-based paper merchant, has pledged its support to sustainability event Base, which is being held at Excel in London on 16-17 March.
Paperlinx's Delivery Co introduces more fuel-efficient lorries
Paperlinx UK's logistics arm The Delivery Co has launched a fleet of vehicles that it claims are more fuel-efficient.
Alcan Composites switches UK distributors
Alcan Composites has moved to a new distribution model in the UK and is dropping Robert Horne.