Paper

Portals to produce hybrid banknote material
Portals Paper has signed a deal to produce a specialist type of ultra-durable laminated cotton banknote paper that is an alternative to both new polymer materials and traditional varnished banknotes.

Stora Enso: Kvarnsveden to shut by end of Q3
Stora Enso has finalised negotiations at its Kvarnsveden mill, with the closure confirmed and set to take place by the end of September.

Shades of success: The role of colour in a post pandemic world
The pandemic has changed a lot of things for a lot of people, but one area that has particular relevance to businesses is its impact on the drivers of consumer buying decisions.

Huge print contract up for review
One of the UK’s biggest print contracts is up for review in a move that could be influenced by the dramatic structural changes in the paper industry.

Fedrigoni UK invites creatives to contribute to annual calendar
Fedrigoni UK has invited the creative community to contribute to its annual calendar, Fedrigoni 365.

Baddeley Brothers brings student design to life
Baddeley Brothers, GF Smith and Foilco have combined to bring a student’s clever envelope design to life following a competition run by Ravensbourne University.

James Cropper files pandemic results
James Cropper has filed year-end results that reflect the 25% reduction in demand caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Stora Enso confirms Veitsiluoto closure
Stora Enso has confirmed that its giant Veitsiluoto pulp and paper mill in Finland will be closed down in Q3.

Sappi price increases extended to more products
Sappi has added inkjet and sublimation papers to the list of products that will be subject to price increases.

Arjo targets plastic card alternative with smart paper
ArjoWiggins has developed a new paper inlay for smart card applications that has the potential to offer a more sustainable, recyclable alternative to plastic cards.