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UPM and Stora Enso mega-merger mooted

A 'transformational' mega-merger between UPM and Stora Enso has been described as almost inevitable by analysts at Swedish bank Handelsbanken.

New CEO at Paperlinx

Paperlinx has a new chief executive and managing director.

New polymer banknotes could be supplied by Cumbria firm

Reports have labelled Cumbria-based Innovia Films as a "front-runner" to supply the new UK banknote material, if the decision is made to switch to polymer.

Star product: Mirri foil laminated media

New substrate options for creating glitzy metallic effects.

GFSmith in bridge-to-bridge charity cycle ride

A team from GFSmith has cycled 220 miles from London to Hull in aid of a local hospice.

All Print Supplies appoints Peter Miles to digital textile division

Slough-based All Print Supplies (APS) has appointed Peter Miles as head of its newly created digital textile division.

Pyramid Display acquires Sydney Beaumont

Sign and display specialist Pyramid Display Materials Group has bought self-adhesive vinyl distributor Sydney Beaumont to expand into new markets.

Drytac launches wallpaper for bespoke interiors

Drytac Europe has launched a printable wallpaper to meet growing demand from the interior design market.

Paperlinx reduces losses and targets profitability in 2014

Paperlinx has recorded a loss of A$90.2m (52m) in its full-year results, a significant improvement on the loss of A$266.7m in 2011/2012.

HP unveils new manufacturing plant

HP has announced the opening of its new 3,000sqm production facility for HP Scitex UV inks for the manufacturer's flagship UV rigid printer, the FB10000 industrial press.