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Denmaur Independent Papers launches Amadeus swatch

Denmaur Independent Papers has launched a swatch to illustrate the triple-coated silk and gloss paper range Amadeus.

UPM to supply 9m sheets of paper for UN Climate Change Conference

Paper giant UPM will supply 9m sheets of copy paper to the United Nations' Climate Change Conference, where global leaders will meet on 7-18 December in Copenhagen to discuss the future of climate...

Sappi Europe increases price of speciality papers by 5-7%

Paper manufacturer Sappi Europe has put up the price for its Flexible packaging, Label papers and Release Liner grades by 5-7%.

Fedrigoni adds grades to Freelife environmental swatch

Fedrigoni has redesigned its Freelife environmental swatch to include its Mrida, Kendo, Cento and Vellum grades.

CEPI agrees to European paper sector dialogue

CEPI has formally accepted to apply for a recognised Social Partner Dialogue in the European Paper Sector.

PEFC UK appoints Alun Watkins as national secretary

PEFC UK has appointed Alun Watkins as national secretary as of January 2010.

Paperlinx merges Europoint/Robert Horne Sign & Display businesses

Paperlinx UK has merged its Europoint and Robert Horne Sign & Display businesses to form what it said will be the UK's largest supplier in the sign and display market.

US investigation into health and safety cash scandal prompts UK campaign

UK paper manufacturing procedures will be reviewed after a survey revealed staff at mills in the US are being given financial incentives not to report health and safety incidents.

Paper industry has cut emissions by 42% since 1990, report claims

Paper manufacturers in Europe have reduced emissions by 42% since 1990 and are an "enabler" of European climate change targets, the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has said.

James Cropper posts first-half profit

UK paper manufacturer James Cropper has posted a pre-tax profit of 1.7m in its first-half results thanks to a strong performance from its Speciality Papers division.