Paper

Curtis and Xerox launch antibacterial paper to help combat superbugs

An antimicrobial document paper said to kill 99.9% of bacteria is set to be launched by Scottish speciality papermaker Curtis Fine Papers and Xerox.

Lignoboost shares buy opens up biofuel opportunity for Metso

Metso Corporation, the supplier of machinery for the pulp and paper industry, has purchased the shares of Swedish research company Lignoboost for an undisclosed sum.

Stora Enso to carry out feasibility study for Russian pulp and paper mill

A feasibility study for an integrated pulp and paper mill in the Russian region of Nizhny Novgorod is to be trialled by paper giant Stora Enso.

PaperlinX launches recycling service for business

Paper merchant PaperlinX has launched a paper recycling service, which it claims to be the first of its kind.

Fedrigoni produces environmentally friendly paper swatch

Fedrigoni UK has launched 'The Environmental Range' a new swatch to showcase its portfolio of environmental papers.

Antalis brands acknowledged for green efforts

Antalis' own label-coated brands Novatech and Black Label have been awarded FSC and PEFC status respectively.

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper to put up Giroform sheet price

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper UK has announced it will increase the price of its Giroform carbonless sheets by 6%.

Robert Horne launches 'absolute white' matt-coated paper

Robert Horne is to sell an "absolute white" soft, matt-coated paper.

Speciality paper demand 'on the increase'

Growing demand for recycled paper will push the global market for speciality paper additives to $8.26bn (4.16bn) by 2010, a report has forecasted.

Crews battle blaze at St Regis paper mill

More than 100 firefighters were called out to a major blaze yesterday at St Regis Paper Company's Kemsley mill, the UK paper division of DS Smith.