Paper

UPM blames weak markets for bleak profit predictions

UPM said profits for its sawn timber business would weaken due to uncertainty over raw material supply, and that it will start staff negotiations over the possible closure of its Leivonmki sawmill.

WWF reiterates APP concerns

WWF has reiterated its concern over Asia Pulp and Paper's (APP) logging activities in high-conservation-value forest in Indonesia.

CEPI criticises NGOs initiative

The Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI) has said that Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) are "misleading public perceptions" with their new campaign Shrink, which is designed to...

Sappi boosts green product range with recycled gloss paper

Sappi has expanded its recycled product range with the official launch of Royal Web Recycled Gloss at Drupa.

GMG at Drupa with new paper range

GMG has bolstered its range of substrates for proofing applications with a new paper range, the ProofPaper collection.

Sequana announces Antalis/Arjowiggins merger

Consolidation in the European paper market took yet another step forward as Sequana announced that Arjowiggins' fine and thin paper activities will be "ultimately integrated" within merchant Antalis.

M-real and Stora Enso announce paper price rises at Drupa

M-real and Stora Enso have used Drupa to announce more paper price increases, with rises of 6-8% planned for magazine grades.

Finnish trade union threatens strike action

Finland's paper and pulp industry is facing the prospect of strikes after a union threatened action in a dispute over pay talks.

US paper company aims to highlight ethical issues

A US paper manufacturer is attempting to get consumers to embrace ethically sourced paper in the same way they would choose food or clothes with regard to their provenance.

HSP publishes guide on sustainably-sourced paper

Howard Smith Paper (HSP) has launched a guide for the print industry to promote the use of sustainably-sourced paper.