Paper

Allsigns’ spotless staining is revelation for St Pat’s

Despite being a Catholic place of worship, the approach of St Patrick’s Church in Bristol to the decoration of its newly built atrium was anything but orthodox. Working with building contractor KP...

Production restarts as Scheufelen secures investment

German paper mill Scheufelen has restarted production at its Lenningen base after securing “a strong partnership of investors”.

Wound-up waste paper merchant fined after worker killed

Wound-up waste paper merchant RRS London Waste Papers has been sentenced after health and safety breaches resulted in the death of one of its employees.

Stora Enso CWF conversion could be 'game-changer'

Stora Enso is evaluating options to convert its entire one million-plus tonnes of Lumi coated woodfree paper production to packaging board instead.

Gruppo Cordenons acquired by private equity firm

Italian paper mill Gruppo Cordenons has been acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity.

New owner brings former Idem paper mill to life

A Belgian paper mill, formerly the home of insolvent Idempapers, has been acquired by start-up Virginal Paper and is set to begin operation 12 months after it produced its last grades.

James Cropper profits hit by rising pulp prices

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has reported a pre-tax profit fall of 18.2% in its annual results as “dramatically rising pulp costs” led to increased costs.

Pureprint launches carbon-balancing service

Pureprint has launched a new service to offer its clients a way to balance the carbon emissions of the paper they use in their printed communications, using Carbon Balanced Paper.

Oppboga Bruk eyes UK growth as new hires free up MD

Swedish-headquartered paper mill Oppboga Bruk has recruited two new additions to its sales management team to enable its managing director to increase his focus on the growing UK market.

Feldmuehle Uetersen sale confirmed

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle Uetersen has confirmed that it has been acquired, with more than 95% of jobs saved.