Paper
UPM pauses production at Kymi and Kaukas mills
The UPM Kaukas and UPM Kymi pulp mills in Finland will adjust their production temporarily to meet market conditions.
Metsä Fibre starts talks on temporary layoffs at Joutseno mill
Metsä Fibre will start negotiations on possible temporary layoffs at its Joutseno pulp mill in Finland citing a need for temporary adjustment of production to meet low delivery volumes.
Stora Enso supports growth with major funding agreement
Stora Enso has signed a new €435m (£372m) bilateral loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support growth in renewable, fibre-based consumer packaging board.
EBB invests in short grain offering
EBB has boosted its stocks of short grain sheets as market demand increases on the back of the latest generation of high-speed presses.
Denmaur brings Townsends in-house for Carton Board division
Denmaur Paper Media has formalised its cartonboard operations with the creation of a dedicated internal division, run by Clive Townsend, formerly of Townsend Board.
Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how
Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...
Antalis reveals cut emissions in ESG update
Paper and board merchant Antalis has cut carbon emissions by 9% from its 2021 baseline in an update on its progress towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
Stora Enso sharpens profits in H1, appoints new CFO
Finnish paper giant Stora Enso’s H1 2024 results reveal a cautiously optimistic outlook, as the company sharpens its profit margins and reduces its exposure to leverage risks.
Inapa set for insolvency
Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa is set to present the company to insolvency after its German subsidiary also filed for insolvency following a cashflow problem.
James Cropper posts loss after tough year
James Cropper has reported on a “challenging” year with sales down 21% and a pre-tax loss filed.