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![Weilburger employs 70 staff, mostly in Germany](/media/1ahcry2m/weilburger.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dafd30e9482d50)
Stahl acquires packaging coatings manufacturer
Dutch coatings manufacturer Stahl has agreed to acquire Weilburger Graphics, a German manufacturer of varnishes, inks and adhesives.
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UPM pauses production at Kymi and Kaukas mills
The UPM Kaukas and UPM Kymi pulp mills in Finland will adjust their production temporarily to meet market conditions.
![EBB holds around 1,500 tonnes of stock of Horizon sheets](/media/f5jgavg5/ebb-horizon-swatch_1.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dae7f9dfeee7e0)
EBB invests in short grain offering
EBB has boosted its stocks of short grain sheets as market demand increases on the back of the latest generation of high-speed presses.
![Denmaur has introduced Formakote Spectra to its Reel Fast sheeting service](/media/awzdqivl/denmaur-product-cards.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dae7309c92e510)
Denmaur brings Townsends in-house for Carton Board division
Denmaur Paper Media has formalised its cartonboard operations with the creation of a dedicated internal division, run by Clive Townsend, formerly of Townsend Board.
![Google has researched solutions that prioritise both sustainability and performance. Image: Google Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide](/media/gokbhbkh/google-journey-to-plastic-free-packaging-image-google.png?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dae336573f8250)
Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how
Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...
![Antalis' 2023 sustainability report showed progress from its 2021 benchmark](/media/z4ppde1c/esg_report_fy_2023-antalis.png?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dae2798271d7b0)
Antalis reveals cut emissions in ESG update
Paper and board merchant Antalis has cut carbon emissions by 9% from its 2021 baseline in an update on its progress towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
![Stora Enso CEO Hans Sohlström gave a video update on the results. Image: Stora Enso](/media/vpofir0n/stora-enso-hans-ceo.png?rxy=0.4960985125579127,0.3555440933556925&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dadf561d694270)
Stora Enso sharpens profits in H1, appoints new CFO
Finnish paper giant Stora Enso’s H1 2024 results reveal a cautiously optimistic outlook, as the company sharpens its profit margins and reduces its exposure to leverage risks.
![Paper Fleece Smooth is a repositionable permanent adhesive](/media/xwcoajez/paper-fleece-smooth-1.jpg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1dade8bdcb43930)
Premier launches new Drytac PVC-free non-woven wallcovering
Premier has launched Drytac Paper Fleece Smooth, a new PVC-free, non-woven wallcovering.
![Inapa recently changed its headquarters from Lisbon to Sintra. Image: Inapa](/media/eknhzu3k/inapasintra.jpeg?width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1daddc3b7f92290)
Inapa set for insolvency
Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa is set to present the company to insolvency after its German subsidiary also filed for insolvency following a cashflow problem.
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James Cropper posts loss after tough year
James Cropper has reported on a “challenging” year with sales down 21% and a pre-tax loss filed.