Paper
Arjowiggins now making Digipeel in Scotland
Arjowiggins is now making its Digipeel transfer paper in the UK, with the substrate billed as a sustainable alternative to plastic films for printing onto a wide range of textile products.
Another pulp firm inspected
A third pulp manufacturer has confirmed that it has been subject to an unannounced inspection by the European Commission.
James Cropper CEO speaks out on energy crisis
James Cropper CEO Phil Wild appeared on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme this morning speaking about the energy price crisis afflicting UK paper makers and other energy-intensive manufacturers.
Pulp makers scrutinised over possible cartel
The European Commission has carried out unannounced inspections at wood pulp manufacturers, due to “concerns that the inspected companies may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and...
Paper industry warns on energy crisis
UK paper mills could be forced to shut down if the gas price crisis impacting energy-intensive industries isn’t resolved soon, an industry expert has warned.
Feldmuehle to implement temporary energy surcharge
Feldmuehle is set to temporarily implement an energy surcharge of €100 (£85) per tonne for all of its products.
New era to begin at Shotton mill
UPM has confirmed that newsprint production has ceased at its Shotton mill on Deeside, ahead of the mill’s conversion under its new owner.
Firm fined after health and safety breach
A paper recycling company has been fined £75,000 after a worker sustained multiple injuries after falling through a moving conveyor.
Paper supply crunch: buyers urged to plan well ahead
Print buyers are being warned to plan their paper requirements months ahead, with reports of ‘gazumping’ on previously agreed mill prices and a global squeeze on the availability of some paper types.
Antalis and Mondi in new CO2 neutral range distribution agreement
Antalis has reached a sole distributor agreement in the UK and Ireland with Mondi for its new CO2 neutral design paper range.