Paper

Paperlinx’s unprofitable German operation has gone into administration, marking the Australian company’s final withdrawal from Europe.

Denmaur Independent Papers is the first UK supplier to add a newly launched Stora Enso board and has hired a former Paperlinx sales manager to boost its sales force.

The Forest Stewardship Council is celebrating its 20th anniversary today and has commended the print industry for its support.

Arjowiggins Graphic saw a three-fold rise in enquiries about paper suitable for making paper bags in the run-up to the introduction of the plastic bag charge in England.

Spandex is offering five new ultra-metallic finishes after adding Avery Dennison's Diamond films to its range of Supreme Wrapping Films.

POS materials and substrates distributor and converter PPB has established Westland Digital, a new wide-format business arm.

Overmatter yearns for a minimalist lifestyle, despite existing in near-constant state of chaos.

On, ahem, paper it’s been a busy old year for David Hunter, Antalis managing director, UK, Ireland and Southern Africa.

The demand for luxury never really goes away but printers and associated industry sectors are getting increasingly excited about the growing opportunities in this space as the UK economy improves.

Arjowiggins’ Stoneywood paper mill has increased production of board to 40% of its output, following a multimillion-pound machine upgrade and work migrating from French mill Charavines.