Paper
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.
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.
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.
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 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”.
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.
UPM and Stora Enso both raise outlooks
Two paper manufacturers have raised their guidance for 2022 due to strong market conditions.
UPM and Burgo increasing prices
UPM and Burgo are the latest paper manufacturers to roll out price increases.
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.
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.