Paper
Premier takes on UPM grades
Premier Paper Group has expanded its sheetfed portfolio with a trio of UPM coated and uncoated grades as it leverages the buying power of being part of the world’s largest merchanting group.
Cardboard shortage expected to settle down quickly
Small retailers and printers have reported struggles in getting hold of cardboard boxes for deliveries due to a raft of factors hitting the supply chain, but the Confederation of Paper Industries...
Pigs can fly
Jo Francis ponders the small print around Moonpig's flotation plans.
Arjobex acquires MDV Group
Arjobex Synthetic Papers has acquired Germany-based specialty papers and films manufacturer and coater MDV Group.
Colombier adds packaging conversion
Colombier UK is adding to its specialist conversion services with a substantial investment in a new coiler/rewinder for packaging grades that can produce narrow reels down to 50mm.
EBB adds carbon offsetting scheme
Elliot Baxter & Co (EBB) has teamed up with Carbon Footprint on a new carbon offsetting scheme that plants trees in the UK and also helps avoid deforestation in the Amazon.
James Cropper targets hydrogen economy with PV3 buy
James Cropper has boosted its Technical Fibre Products wing with the acquisition of a specialist manufacturer of electrochemical materials.
Sappi announces price rises
Sappi Europe is to increase the price of its coated and uncoated woodfree paper grades by 8%-10% across Europe.
Brexit FTA deal: industry reacts
Industry bodies have broadly welcomed the Brexit Free Trade Agreement reached with the EU just before Christmas, but with some significant caveats about its knock-on effects on costs and extra...
EBB expands again with Warren Board buy
Elliott Baxter & Co (EBB) has become the biggest merchant supplier of board in the country after acquiring Warren Board from its owners, who are retiring.