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![Stora Enso: the whole packaging market is currently weakening](/media/bgiehjcf/flag-kanavaranta-5903.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e7232b43b730)
Stora Enso lowers guidance due to market uncertainty
Stora Enso has revised its guidance for 2023 and said its operational EBIT is now expected to be “significantly lower” than for 2022 due to the worsening outlook.
![In future only two paper machines will be in production at any time](/media/gvqil3a0/james-cropper-coloured-reels.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e7232a901ea0)
Jobs to go as James Cropper cuts paper production
A revamp at James Cropper aimed at accelerating growth at the business will also involve a significant scaling back of production at its Paper wing as the group focuses on value rather than volume.
![The 700,000tpa mill has been idled since 13 April](/media/fhmowi2t/billerud-escanaba-mill-inside.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e7232ad4c8c0)
Death linked to mill outbreak
A person has died following the fungal infection outbreak that has shuttered Billerud’s Escanaba paper mill.
![Escanaba Mill outbreak: nothing similar has been documented anywhere in the US](/media/aponotpi/billerud-escanaba-mill.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e723294a0a10)
Billerud mill hit by fungal infection
Paper and packaging group Billerud is dealing with an unusual situation at one of its mills involving a rare fungal infection, and which has now resulted in a temporary shutdown of the operation.
![Kirkniemi Mill in Finland: 750,000tpa of publication paper](/media/s05asad3/sappi-kirkniemi_mill-finland.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e7232994ceb0)
Sappi's mega mill sale is off
Sappi’s deal to sell three European mills to Aurelius Group is off after the transaction failed to complete.
![One paper machine will be closed at the Neusiedler mill](/media/eqhhmalu/mondi_mondi-neusiedler.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72328fe5b10)
Jobs at risk as Mondi refocuses Neusiedler mill
Mondi is investing to optimise the performance of the operation at its Neusiedler uncoated fine paper mill in Austria, with job losses expected.
![Avery Dennison: further transparency for customers](/media/1sdj0rv5/avery-dennison-manufacturing.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72327f04670)
Avery Dennison turns to Carbon Trust
Avery Dennison has teamed with the Carbon Trust to improve its environmental impact measurement and reporting systems.
![Spir@l ink saving screening software is part of the Offset Solutions portfolio](/media/neahicx3/agfa-offset-solutions-spir-l.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e723267c6b20)
Agfa's Offset Solutions division officially under new ownership
Agfa’s long-planned sale of its Offset Solutions business unit has finally been completed.
![Chudovo in Russia makes plywood and veneers](/media/vsojo055/upm-chudovo-laminate-mill.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e72326c72fc0)
Paper ops sales complete
UPM has completed the sale of all of its Russian operations while Stora Enso has completed the divestment of its Hylte paper site.
![The Emami mill Balasore, Odisha in eastern India](/media/cldduoyu/emami-papermill-balasore-india-edit.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e723253a7540)
Leading Indian board mill sets sights on UK growth with AM partnership
AM Trading UK has been appointed exclusive official UK partner for all Emami coated board products, as it targets expanding the options for UK packaging converters.