Paper

The Confederation of Paper Industries' (CPI) third Economic Value Report (EVR) highlights the vital role played by the industry during 2020 and stresses the need to focus on growth and sustainability.

Antalis has exclusively relaunched the 100% recycled natural white uncoated paper range Cyclus Offset.

The Navigator Company  has announced a Europe-wide price increase of 6%.

Feldmuehle will increase prices for all of its wet strength label papers by a minimum of 10% from October.

Premier Paper Group has become the exclusive UK distributor of Dufaylite’s Ultra Board in a new partnership.

DS Smith has invested in ten Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to increase sustainability and efficiency at its Kemsley paper mill in Kent.

International Paper’s worldwide paper business will be renamed Sylvamo Corporation when the operation becomes a separate listed company later this year.

Zaikio has added its first major partner in the UK to the Zaikio Procurement platform with a new agreement with Premier Paper.

Sappi has returned to profitability in Q3, with its packaging and speciality paper business delivering “record EBITDA” in the period – although margins in Europe remain under pressure.

Paper maker Sappi and ink manufacturer Flint have both flagged the need for further price rises due to the ongoing raw materials crisis.