Paper

International Paper Company has provided an update on its possible offer for DS Smith, which would see the US company acquire DS Smith’s entire issued and to be issued share capital.

News that Finnish labour unions have extended their strike action by another week has been greeted with dismay by the industry.

James Cropper has partnered Islay single malt Scotch whisky brand Bruichladdich to develop a ‘first of its kind’ sustainable packaging for its Luxury Redefined range.

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper will increase the price of its Thermoscript thermal papers by 6% from 1 April 2024. 

Specialist A5 and A4 magazine printer Acorn Web Offset has become the latest company to sign up to print and paper advocacy group Two Sides.

Deliveries from Finnish paper mills are being impacted by a fortnight-long strike that is hitting operations at the country’s ports and freight network.

UPM is consulting with employees over potential temporary layoffs at three divisions in Finland, including UPM Communications Papers.

Elliott Baxter & Company (EBB) has enhanced its offering with the acquisition of Irish company Realt Paper.

Packaging and speciality paper manufacturer Sappi said the investment project at its Gratkorn site in Austria is proceeding on schedule.

The Fedrigoni Group has acquired certain assets of Mohawk Fine Papers, the company it entered into an industrial partnership with in September 2022.