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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.

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.

Premier has launched Drytac Paper Fleece Smooth, a new PVC-free, non-woven wallcovering.

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.

James Cropper has reported on a “challenging” year with sales down 21% and a pre-tax loss filed.

Elliott Baxter & Company (EBB) has started stocking “new and improved” KraftPak from WestRock, a single-ply uncoated, unbleached kraft paperboard that has been rebranded as KraftPak Evadale.

Sappi has dramatically reduced the carbon footprint of its Galerie range of coated papers, and aims to achieve a 70% reduction by the end of the year.

PG Paper has formed a new strategic partnership with Opal, focusing on its containerboard portfolio.

The National Trust has commissioned artist printmaker Shona Branigan to make a series of prints detailing the beauty of the felled Sycamore Gap tree.

Sappi has concluded an agreement to sell its Lanaken mill in Belgium to Dutch industrial property conversion specialist UTB.