Paper

Insolvent independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has discontinued its production of graphic papers, impacting more than half of its staff, as it switches its focus to packaging and labels grades.

Stora Enso could make up to 500 temporary layoffs at its Oulu paper mill in Finland as it looks to reduce production in response to weak market conditions for woodfree papers.

KDX has unveiled added two new variants to its its thermal laminating film range with, frosted and textile finishes, following the prior launch of a metallic version.

German papermaker Zanders is set to be acquired, with the loss of 150 jobs.

The Navigator Company is the latest paper manufacturer to raise its prices for 2019.

Spandex has expanded its long-established ImagePerfect 6500 metallised series of vinyls with the addition of rose gold as a new colour.

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has filed for insolvency for the second time this year.

335 companies have removed or changed their messaging since the inception of pro-paper campaign group Two Sides.

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has reported a steep pre-tax profit drop in the first half of the financial year as it continues to be impacted by higher pulp prices.

Wide-format consumables supplier Innotech Digital has developed a new ‘essentials’ range of self-adhesive vinyls and laminates to plug gaps in its portfolio.