Paper

James Cropper has signalled that its year-end results will be better than previous expectations, even though sales at its paper business were down by 20% in the second half.

Two major paper and ink manufacturers have outlined details of price rises due to come into effect from next month.

Long-serving Antalis UK commercial director Bruce Munro is to retire, with Simon Fisher – also an established executive at the merchanting group – taking over his role.

SCA will make its last reel of publication paper today as the group shuts down the last remaining paper machine at its Ortviken mill.

A number of industry firms have featured in the latest Sunday Times and Fast Track 'International Track 200', ranking firms with growing overseas sales.

Castleford-based paper agent Papico has acquired Southampton agent Peggs and its wholly owned subsidiary HH Pegg.

Crown Van Gelder has outlined price increases due from Q2 and has also commercially launched its new sugar beet paper.

The National Trust has reduced the pagination of its flagship members’ Handbook after removing information that could be subject to change because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Papermaker Stora Enso has completed the conversion of its Oulu paper mill for the production of packaging board.

Premier Paper Group has expanded its sheetfed portfolio with a trio of UPM coated and uncoated grades as it leverages the buying power of being part of the world’s largest merchanting group.