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Sappi Europe to increase fine paper prices
Sappi Europe is set to increase prices for its fine paper grades by 7-10% from January 2024.
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James Cropper strengthens board
James Cropper has welcomed its new chief financial and operations officer (CFOO) as it looks to deliver its accelerated growth strategy.
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Fedrigoni updates Imitlin range
Fedrigoni Group has refreshed and expanded its range of embossed Imitlin papers as part of a wider strategy to position the products for elegant packaging applications.
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James Cropper posts improved first half results
James Cropper said its H1 group revenue is “broadly in line” with the board’s FY24 expectations, despite ongoing market headwinds in its Paper Products division.
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Oppboga Bruk to double board capacity with biggest investment in 50 years
Swedish board mill Oppboga Bruk is targeting growth in the luxury and premium packaging, plastic-replacement packaging and sign and display segments with a multimillion-euro spend on a new production...
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Antalis revamps multiple ranges
Antalis has revamped its offering for wide-format applications with a number of new and enhanced products and reintroduced the popular Keaykolour portfolio of coloured products.
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Nick Gee to retire next year
Denmaur co-founder Nick Gee will retire at the end of the firm’s current financial year, after four decades at the paper and board merchant.
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Lecta's refinance plans gain majority support
Lecta’s refinancing plan has been given the thumbs up by most of its stakeholders.
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Artist's book project hits the headlines
Artist David Shrigley has made the national news thanks to a book project featuring bespoke papermaking and printing.
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International Paper closures to impact 900 jobs
International Paper is set to permanently close its containerboard mill in Orange, Texas and will permanently cease production on two of its pulp machines at other sites, affecting around 900 jobs.