Paper

GF Smith mourns Richard Bolton
GF Smith is mourning its former chairman Richard Bolton, who has passed away after a long struggle against cancer.

KPP progressing with Antalis takeover
Progress has been made in Kokusai Pulp & Paper’s takeover of merchanting group Antalis, with two key steps now complete.

Future ownership of Spicers Office Team in question
Paper manufacturers and print suppliers are watching anxiously after the future ownership of Spicers Office Team (SPOT) was called into question due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lessebo gets FSC badge for Recycled
Paper manufacturer Lessebo Paper has secured FSC accreditation for its Recycled brand.

Papico links up with HH Pegg to broaden scope
Paper agents Papico and HH Pegg have initiated a sales and marketing collaboration to take advantage of each other’s geographical and product-based offerings.

James Cropper updates on virus measures
Cumbrian paper maker James Cropper has adapted its processes in order remain operational during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Arjowiggins Stoneywood begins managed shutdown
Arjowiggins is extending a planned scheduled maintenance shutdown at its Stoneywood mill following advice from the Scottish Government about which businesses should stay open during the Covid-19...

Antalis agrees takeover deal with Japanese giant Kokusai
Shares in Antalis have spiked after the merchanting group announced that after more than a year its search for a new shareholder had resulted in a proposed deal with Japan’s Kokusai Pulp & Paper...

Texo Trade Services acquires specialist paper convertor
Texo Trade Services has acquired and rebranded paper reconditioner Rootring Papier.

Feldmuehle fulfils restructuring plan payments early
Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has fulfilled its restructuring plan payments more than a year ahead of schedule.