Paper

HP and Zanders collaborate on new coated inkjet paper
Zanders has unveiled Zanjet, its coated inkjet paper available in gloss and silk finish with Forest Stewardship certification.

Feldmuehle Uetersen files for insolvency
Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle Uetersen has filed for insolvency.

James Cropper warns on profits due to rise in pulp prices
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has warned that a “significant increase” in pulp prices is likely to hit its full-year profits.

Premier Paper returns to PrintWeekLive!
Independent paper merchant Premier Paper will return to PrintWeekLive! for its second outing in March, this time as a headline sponsor of the show.
For the want of a paper bag
Jo Francis is frustrated that many retailers are not offering an obvious alternative to single-use plastic bags.

Sappi expands containerboard range
Paper producer Sappi has expanded its containerboard product range with the launch of Fusion Uncoated.

Leipa UK relocates and expands services
Substrate supplier Leipa UK is planning to expand its packaging offering and recycling presence in the UK.

Mondi Group to acquire Powerflute
Global paper manufacturer Mondi Group is set to acquire Finland-headquartered containerboard manufacturer Powerflute from Nordic Packaging and Container (NPAC) Holdings in a deal worth €365m (£326m).

Overmatter: toilet humour
With Christmas approaching fast, Overmatter is spending a considerable amount of time studying the backs of Christmas cards, and rolls of wrapping paper, for that all-important ‘Printed in UK’ detail....

Premier Paper to stay green in plans for 2018
Premier Paper Group is wrapping up the year by looking to the future, both with its business and in mitigating the environmental impact of paper production for the next generation.