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Think you’ve seen it all? Think again!
Meet swissQprint at The Print Show 2024 and prepare to be amazed
![Sappi Raw: "a paper like none other"](/media/y0xpgkce/sappi-raw.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722b4c935d0)
Sappi launches 'unique' combination paper
Sappi has launched a new coated paper that feels like an uncoated grade, described as combining two “until-now impossibly simultaneous sensory experiences in one”.
![The 57 staff from Middleton will stay at the Walsall site](/media/shbpop2f/middleton-paper-building-tall-shot.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722b44b2c30)
Denmaur completes acquisition of Middleton division
Denmaur Independent Papers has completed its acquisition of the business and assets of the Fine Paper and Conversion division from Middleton Paper Company.
![Nespolo: “Unifol is an extremely interesting technological player for us"](/media/b4oduvqg/2022_marco-nespolo_ad-fedrigoni.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722b68f76e0)
Fedrigoni to acquire Unifol
Acquisitive paper manufacturer Fedrigoni is set to enter the automotive PVC wrap films market in the self-adhesives space after agreeing to acquire Istanbul-based Unifol.
![Central to Zaikio's presence is highlighting what the platform can do for printers](/media/czdfc224/zaikio-peo-for-printers.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722ac41ad70)
Zaikio signs up to Printing Expo Online as event expands
Connectivity and procurement platform Zaikio has opened a 3D booth at Printing Expo Online as the free virtual exhibition doubles the size of its Zone 2 with a number of new exhibitors.
![Opie: a thorough understanding of what printers are trying to achieve](/media/msfaycme/paul-pr-head-shot-new.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722aca3f1b0)
CarbonCO bolsters management team
Carbon balancing specialist CarbonCO has appointed a former print boss to help build on the “unprecedented interest” in its Carbon Balanced Paper, Print & Packaging initiatives.
![Premier offers a split pallet service on its graphical and box board range](/media/nrlnze0x/premier-dartford.jpeg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722a67db1e0)
Premier expands box board portfolio
Premier has added a range of lined greyboards to its folding and graphical box board offering.
![Drewsen said the decision "was not taken lightly". Image: Drewsen](/media/adfmdnwq/drewsen.jpeg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722a7db1f00)
Drewsen to withdraw from envelope paper production
German specialist mill Drewsen Spezialpapiere will discontinue the production of its Procuverto grades with effect from 1 July 2022.
![314 million of the old paper £20 banknotes are still in circulation. Image: Bank of England](/media/w0vb2ldb/old-20-notes.jpeg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722aaf68fd0)
100 days left to use paper £20 and £50 banknotes
The Bank of England will be withdrawing legal tender status of paper £20 and £50 banknotes after 30 September 2022, meaning there are only 100 days left to use any that remain.
![Middleton’s staff will continue to operate from their location in Walsall](/media/a0jlqvge/middleton-paper-building-tall-shot.jpg?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722ab09f0c0)
Denmaur in Middleton division acquisition
Denmaur Independent Papers has reached an agreement to acquire the business and assets of the Fine Paper and Conversion division from Middleton Paper Company, for an undisclosed sum.
![James Cropper: reached an all-time high for sales across the group](/media/uuoopyac/james-cropper-coloured-reels.png?rxy=0.5,0.0&width=525&height=525&bgcolor=White&v=1d9e722a9402d40)
Revenue and profit leap for James Cropper
James Cropper has achieved a new revenue high in its year-end results and said it is entering the new financial year with a strong order book projection.