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Paperlinx shares suspended, GF Smith pulls its range

Trading in Paperlinx shares has been suspended as the merchanting group investigates a possible breach of banking covenants.

Vision Paper and Board extends Celerbr8 and Verdanna ranges

Paper merchant and converter Vision Paper & Board, part of the Middleton Paper Group, has extended its Celerbr8 Solo Occasions FSC board and Verdanna Offset ranges.

Soyang Europe launches first rigid substrate

Soyang Europe has announced two new wide-format substrates, including its first rigid board as well as a latex, solvent and UV printable magnetic wallcovering system.

UK's largest biomass plant opened on Tullis Russell site

Paper and board manufacturer Tullis Russell has replaced a 1950s coal- and gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant with a more eco- and cost-friendly biomass alternative.

Two Sides initiative aims to stop 'go green - go paperless' claims

Some of the world's biggest corporate names continue to flout rules to gull consumers with deceptive claims that they should ditch paper for electronic communications, experts warn.

Europe in the spotlight as Paperlinx losses mount

Paperlinx has posted a significant slump in sales as losses treble in the first half of 2014/15 as the group inches closer towards a sale of all or part of its European operations.

Paperlinx appoints new CEO following Price's departure

Paperlinx has promoted the head of its Australia, New Zealand and Asia operations to chief executive following the departure of Andrew Price last week.

233 jobs lost as adminstrators close Aylesford

Unite has reacted angrily after administrators moved in to Aylesford Newsprint yesterday and immediately closed the mill and made 233 staff redundant.

Aylesford Newsprint set to appoint administrator

Aylesford Newsprint is poised to be placed into administration, putting 300 jobs at risk and potentially halving the UK’s newsprint capacity.

PEFC endorses CPI poll packaging findings

The PEFC has welcomed the results of a Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) commissioned YouGov poll, which revealed that UK consumers prefer their groceries and fresh produce to be available in...