Companies & suppliers

High energy prices and economic woes contributed to a 6.1% fall in European paper and board production last year, although multi-year trends for the sector “remain positive”.

Macfarlane Group has appointed David Mansfield to the newly created leadership role of managing director of Macfarlane Packaging Distribution.

Sappi has said it will commence a consultation process on the possible closure of its Stockstadt mill in Germany, after a planned sale of the site fell through earlier this year.

A former CEO of the British Coatings Federation has been elected as Master of the Worshipful Company of Stationers and Newspaper Makers.

Unionised workers at Cepac’s site in Darlington are set to strike over 10 days between July and September in a dispute over pay.

A Norfolk printing company with a history stretching back to 1870 has changed ownership via a management buyout.

KJS We Are Direct Mail has celebrated 25 years in business in a month that has also seen it install 70 solar panels.

Mondi has completed the sale of its three Russian packaging converting operations to the Gotek Group for a total consideration of RUB 1.6bn (£14m).

Xaar has announced a new “win-win” partnership with German firm Quantica for ultra high viscosity inkjet printing.

The IPIA has participated in a joint delegation to No 10 Downing Street to advocate for the print, paper, and packaging industries.