Paper

Far East's reduced demand hits UK recycled paper prices

UK paper and board recyclers have reported price falls as Far East buyers reduce spending on UK products.

75 jobs at risk as UPM plans to downscale Scarborough Raflatac site

Up to 75 jobs could be lost at paper manufacturer UPM's Scarborough Raflatac plant, following a decision to downsize the facility.

Printers value high-quality and low-impact papers, research claims

More than half of printers believe it is still worth spending more on high-quality business papers and most are selecting environmentally accredited papers, according to research undertaken by...

UPM label division reports upward trend

UPM Raflatac, the India-based label division of UPM, has said it is experiencing a period of growth, despite the fact that the group is closing one sawmill in Finland and temporarily shutting down a...

Tullis Russell improves efficiency with 800,000 Marquip cutter buy

Scottish paper manufacturer Tullis Russell has bolstered its operating efficiency with an 800,000 investment in a Marquip cutter.

Staff at South African Sappi mill treated after gas leak

Staff at a pulp mill in South Africa, and up to 14 locals from the surrounding area, have had medical treatment following a sulphur dioxide gas leak.

James McNaughton offers new Perfect Image range with FSC stamp

James NcNaughton Group has unveiled Perfect Image - a white uncoated pre-print paper and board range that is available FSC-accredited.

Sappi's M-real bid gets green light from competition bodies

The EU competition authorities have cleared Sappi's proposed acquisition of M-real's coated graphic paper business.

PaperCo's King shuffles management

PaperCo's newly appointed managing director Steve King has initiated a number of changes within the paper merchant's operating divisions and reduced the size of its top management board.