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Sappi Europe joins Intergraf

Sappi Europe has become an associate member of Intergraf and will support a number of the association’s projects.

The Exterior Collection is suitable for facades and other exterior applications

Antalis expands Coala interior films range

Antalis has added 40 new finishes to its Coala Interior Film range of high-quality self-adhesive architectural vinyls.

David Stirling: proven track record in materials.

New CEO in wings at James Cropper

James Cropper has lined up a new CEO to replace Steve Adams, who will step down next year.

Deepak Bhat, head of procurement at Innotech, with General Formulations stock

Innotech becomes exclusive UK distributor for General Formulations

Wide-format media supplier Innotech Digital has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor for General Formulations products.

Mondi to close Bulgarian mill after fire

Mondi will take a €100m (£83m) impairment hit to close its Stambolijski mill in Bulgaria, which was damaged by a fire last month.

Stora Enso completed change negotiations in its Packaging Materials division in June

Stora Enso reverses course on Beihai mill divestment

Stora Enso has reversed course on divestment at its consumer board site in Beihai, China, deciding to shift production towards liquid packaging board and other premium board grades.

Smurfit Kappa UK lost 8,000 tonnes of compressed board to the 2022 blaze. Source: West Midlands Fire Service

Smurfit Kappa UK sues caterer and Birmingham Council over 2022 fire

Smurfit Kappa UK is suing a small Birmingham catering firm, and Birmingham City Council (BCC), over the 2022 fire that saw 8,000 tonnes of compressed cardboard go up in flames.

eTec Air Bubble Board is UV-treated for extended outdoor use

Premier launches new bubble board product

Premier has added what it claims is a “game-changing” product to its display graphics sheet media range.

UPM warns on profits

UPM has issued a profit warning for the full year due to a decrease in pulp prices and lower deliveries “in most businesses”.

International Paper shareholders approve DS Smith deal

International Paper has confirmed that at a shareholder meeting in connection with its proposed “combination” with DS Smith, the necessary approval of its shareholders was obtained.