Paper

Graphic Communications takes on former UPM sales director

Paper broker Graphic Communications has appointed UPM's former UK sales director for catalogues Will Lee as vice-president of its international sales.

Arjowiggins' Cocoon recycled grade papers 'offer same performance as virgin fibre'

Arjowiggins Graphic has launched coated recycled grades Cocoon Silk and Gloss and Cocoon Silk 50 and Cocoon Gloss 50.

Demand for paper to fall dramatically by 2020, report claims

Newsprint demand will decline by 56% between 2008 and 2020, while volumes for business papers and print will also fall by 45.5%, according to a new report.

Paperlinx UK 'will benefit' from completion of Australian Paper sale

Paperlinx yesterday completed the sale of its Australian manufacturing business Australian Paper to Nippon Paper Group.

Thermal paper 'aids efficiency', Mitsubishi claims

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has launched a new thermal paper which it claims increases efficiency atretail tills.

Keeble Paper Recycling swaps metal pallets for plastic boxes

Keeble Paper Recycling has boosted its environmental credentials and streamlined its collection logistics after signing a 2,000 plastic box deal with pallet specialists Dolav.

Fedrigoni turnover up 6.2% despite hard times for paper

The Fedrigoni Group has reported a 6.2% increase in turnover up to 665m euro (576m) for its 2008 consolidated financial report, despite the continued difficult market conditions.

APP denies accusations over Indonesian logging operations

The Australian Orangutan Project (AOP) has said Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has not taken any action to protect the areas surrounding Indonesia's Bukit Tigapuluh National Park (BTNP) and that it has...

Robert Horne to stock Munken

Paper merchant Robert Horne has become the exclusive stockist of manufacturer Arctic Paper's Munken design range of uncoated papers.

Unite calls for CPI intervention following paper mill death

Unite has condemned health and safety practices in UK paper manufacturing following the recent death of one member at Arjowiggins' Ivybridge paper mill in Devon.