Paper

314 million of the old paper £20 banknotes are still in circulation. Image: Bank of England

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

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

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.

The Steyrermühl site employs around 400 staff. Image: Heinzel

UPM sells Austrian site to Heinzel

UPM has signed an agreement to sell 100% of the shares of its Austrian subsidiary UPM Kymmene-Austria to pulp, packaging, and paper producer and trader the Heinzel Group.

Feldmuehle's investments will amount to around €4m (£3.4m)

Feldmuehle continues to invest in its future

Feldmuehle said it has continued its ongoing investment project since October 2021, despite the “extreme and previously unknown fluctuations on the energy and raw materials markets”.

The range includes a 220gsm and 350gsm premium packaging paper in Denim White

James Cropper unveils denim-blend packaging paper

The new paper from James Cropper is a 100% recycled and recyclable paper for packaging using pre-worn jeans in the fibre blend.

Strong market conditions have continued in all UPM businesses

UPM and Stora Enso both raise outlooks

Two paper manufacturers have raised their guidance for 2022 due to strong market conditions.

Paper manufacturers are continuing to put prices up

UPM and Burgo increasing prices

UPM and Burgo are the latest paper manufacturers to roll out price increases.

Stora Enso currently produces recycled containerboard in Poland

Stora Enso starts feasibility study for Belgian line conversion

Stora Enso has started a feasibility study at its paper production site in Langerbrugge, Belgium, for the conversion of one of its two paper lines into a high-volume recycled containerboard line.

Rebrand is "a logical evolution"

Sappi and EBB roll out Magno brand

Sappi is harmonising the worldwide branding on its flagship coated woodfree paper range, which means GalerieArt becomes Sappi Magno in the UK and Ireland.