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Sylvamo plans to integrate the Nymölla site into its global paper business. Image: Stora Enso

Stora Enso to divest Nymölla mill to Sylvamo

Stora Enso has signed an agreement to divest its Nymölla paper production site in Sweden, and all related assets, to US-based uncoated paper producer Sylvamo.

Schwarz owns supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland. Image: Google Maps

Schwarz confirms Stora mill buy was to secure supply chain

The German owner of supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland that has agreed to buy Stora Enso’s Maxau paper production site, has confirmed that securing supply of paper was one of the main drivers of the...

Spiderweb 300 L!ner is said to be the first PVC-free mesh liner on the market

New Kavalan products include PVC-free first

Taya Groups has launched three new products in the Kavalan range, including what it claims is the first PVC-free mesh liner available on the market.

440 staff work at the Maxau paper mill. Image: Stora Enso

Lidl owner to acquire Stora Enso Maxau paper mill

The German owner of supermarket chains Lidl and Kaufland has agreed to buy Stora Enso’s Maxau paper production site in Germany.

De Jong Packaging was founded by market gardener Henk De Jong

Stora Enso in €1bn corrugated buy

Stora Enso has boosted its corrugated packaging offering with a €1bn-plus deal to acquire De Jong Packaging Group.

New lab works in a similar way to large-scale industrial recycling facilities

Mondi road tests recyclability with new lab

Mondi aims to speed up the development of new sustainable packaging materials after opening its first in-house laboratory for testing recyclability.

Lessebo brands include Kaskad

Energy crisis halts production at Lessebo

Historic Swedish mill Lessebo Paper has halted production after the energy price crisis resulted in a €16m (£13.8m) increase in electricity costs.

Chapelton: reduction of carbon use is part of long-term business plan

Chapelton sets Carbon Neutral goals

Paper and board supplier Chapelton has teamed with CarbonQuota to become Carbon Neutral on its direct operations.

Jumbo reel at the UPM Caledonian mill in Scotland

Government urged to do more on energy crisis

Bosses at energy intensive industries have welcomed the latest government proposals on potential subsidies, but say more needs to be done to allow UK firms, including papermakers, to operate...

Endutex’s Biotex Collection includes bio-based and bio-attributed materials

Soyang Europe adds Endutex Biotex products to range

Wide-format substrate manufacturer and hardware reseller Soyang Europe has added Endutex’s Biotex Collection of eco-friendly materials to its portfolio.