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Stora Enso: Planned restructure will strengthen long-term competitiveness

Stora Enso restructure to cut 1,150 jobs

Stora Enso is planning a restructure that, combined with previously initiated negotiations in its Packaging Materials division, would result in around 1,150 job losses.

Isabelle Maddock worked for James Cropper for 17 years

James Cropper CFO resigns

James Cropper's chief financial officer (CFO) has resigned from her role and also from the company’s board with immediate effect.

Nearly two-thirds (65%) of European consumers now prefer printed books

Print’s reputation rebounds in Europe

Consumers’ opinion of printed products has risen in Europe after a pandemic slump, according to research.

The Anjalankoski site is made up of the Anjala paper mill and Ingerois board factory

Stora Enso completes negotiations at Anjalankoski

Stora Enso has completed the negotiations regarding the consolidation of its book paper production and the permanent closure of one of the two paper machines at its Anjalankoski site in Finland.

The Syktyvkar business had sales of €821m in 2021

Mondi withdraws from Russian Syktyvkar sale

Mondi is withdrawing from the agreement to sell its biggest operation in Russia, Mondi Syktyvkar, together with two affiliated entities, to Augment Investments.

Haslam: it’s the next generation’s time to write their chapter

GF Smith's Haslam steps down with paean to paper

GF Smith managing director John Haslam is retiring after 38 years at the high-end paper specialist.

The raw material streams of the Kaukas pulp mill and sawmill (pictured) are closely linked. Image: UPM

UPM Fibres begins consultations on potential temporary layoffs

UPM Fibres has started consultations with employee representatives at its Kaukas pulp mill, sawmill, and wood reception in Finland to prepare for “possible temporary production adjustment” to address...

Fedrigoni said its Sheets Exclusive Collection would be ideal for gourmet food or beverages

Fedrigoni brings top stocks to label market with new range

Italian specialty paper manufacturer Fedrigoni has released a new collection of premium self-adhesive label papers, the Sheets Exclusive Collection, alongside new packaging stocks.

Huge Paso de los Toros pulp mill has just come on-stream

UPM reins back expectations for 2023

UPM has issued a profit warning and has lowered its forecasts for this year.

Lecta achieved revenue of €1.91bn in 2022. Image: Lecta

Lecta revenue and EBITDA soars

Lecta has reported bumper increases in revenue and EBITDA for 2022 and turned a pre-tax loss last year into a pre-tax profit.