Paper
French appointed managing director of Robert Horne
Paper merchant Robert Horne has appointed Paul French as managing director, following the departure of Alistair Gough at the end of September.
International Paper fined 6,000 following amputation at Scottish site
International Paper has been fined 6,000 following a "Dickensian-style" event that resulted in a worker at the company having his arm amputated.
Stationers debate finds print does have a future
More than 100 delegates took part in a debate on the future of print and paper this week agreeing that, while the industry does need structural change, it does have a bright future in partnership, not...
Sihl adds two canvas media to its inkjet range
Sihl has launched two matt-coated canvases for signage, advertising and fine art printing.
Unite proposes strike action at Iggesund mill in Cumbria
Unite members at the Iggesund papermill in Workington are balloting for strike action over the company's handling of 99 proposed redundancies.
M-real rated second in carbon disclosure report
M-real has received the second highest rating in the materials sector in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index Nordic Report 2009.
Arjowiggins launches recycled papers website
Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins Graphic has launched a recycled papers website to help printers find additional ways to help clients reduce their environmental impact.
APP interactive webcast to be held tomorrow
Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) is set to host a live interactive Q&A webcast held by ProPrint, PrintWeek's Australian sister title, tomorrow morning (12 November).
Threat to 870 jobs as UPM aims to cut costs in timber and plywood divisions
Around 870 staff could be made redundant as part of plans by UPM to significantly restructure its timber and plywood businesses.
Sihl launches poster papers for HP latex printers
Substrate specialist Sihl has launched a range of three poster papers that are optimised for use with HP's latex print technology.