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EBB invests in short grain offering
EBB has boosted its stocks of short grain sheets as market demand increases on the back of the latest generation of high-speed presses.
Denmaur brings Townsends in-house for Carton Board division
Denmaur Paper Media has formalised its cartonboard operations with the creation of a dedicated internal division, run by Clive Townsend, formerly of Townsend Board.
Google shares plastic-free packaging know-how
Google has shared details about its transition to fibre-based packaging in its new Plastic Free Packaging Design Guide – but its other sustainability goals have been hit by increased emissions due to...
Antalis reveals cut emissions in ESG update
Paper and board merchant Antalis has cut carbon emissions by 9% from its 2021 baseline in an update on its progress towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
Stora Enso sharpens profits in H1, appoints new CFO
Finnish paper giant Stora Enso’s H1 2024 results reveal a cautiously optimistic outlook, as the company sharpens its profit margins and reduces its exposure to leverage risks.
Premier launches new Drytac PVC-free non-woven wallcovering
Premier has launched Drytac Paper Fleece Smooth, a new PVC-free, non-woven wallcovering.
Inapa set for insolvency
Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa is set to present the company to insolvency after its German subsidiary also filed for insolvency following a cashflow problem.
James Cropper posts loss after tough year
James Cropper has reported on a “challenging” year with sales down 21% and a pre-tax loss filed.
EBB adds enhanced KraftPak grade to portfolio
Elliott Baxter & Company (EBB) has started stocking “new and improved” KraftPak from WestRock, a single-ply uncoated, unbleached kraft paperboard that has been rebranded as KraftPak Evadale.
Sappi makes green gains on Galerie
Sappi has dramatically reduced the carbon footprint of its Galerie range of coated papers, and aims to achieve a 70% reduction by the end of the year.