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Paper makers are implementing a further swathe of surcharges and at least one continental mill has been temporarily shut down after spiralling energy costs made its operation uneconomical.

UPM has continued to meet with union representatives on a daily basis this week, but despite some progress the union has described negotiations as “not yet well advanced”.

Mondi Group has said it is “assessing all options” for its Russian business, which is starting to be impacted by sanctions affecting the country following the invasion of Ukraine.

FSC and PEFC have barred wood and timber from Russia and Belarus from their certified products, as a host of other industry suppliers go public with their stance against Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Paper and advanced materials group James Cropper has launched a coloured paper range that uses dye derived from plant extract which would have otherwise been wasted.

UPM has joined fellow pulp and papermaker Stora Enso in halting deliveries to Russia because of its invasion of Ukraine – while Mondi finds itself under increasing pressure over its Russian stance.

Former HP director Nancy Janes is back in print with a new role at a paper manufacturer.

Another week has passed without any signs of progress between UPM and union workers who have now been on strike for more than 60 days.

Growing demand for sustainable packaging has boosted Mondi’s annual results, but the Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused city jitters over the group’s substantial presence in Russia.

With its vast implications across the industry, it’s no surprise that the ongoing strike action at UPM’s Finnish mills dominates February’s round-up of the most-read articles on printweek.com,...