China
Xaar dismisses Chinese 'strike' claim
Xaar has dismissed claims made by the former staff of its Chinese subsidiary that they had not resigned, as per Xaar's public statement last week, but were instead "on strike".
Xaar staff in China resign over alleged "unfair treatment"
Xaar has confirmed that all staff at its China office have resigned over "unfair treatment" of themselves and customers, allegations the manufacturer refutes.
GPS unveils low-cost UV CTP
Wifac Group subsidiary GPS has launched a low-cost UV platesetter after signing an OEM deal with the Chinese CTP manufacturer Amsky Machine Equipment.
Shanghai Electric takes stake in Goss
Shanghai Electric Corporation (SEC) is to become the second largest shareholder in printing equipment manufacturer Goss International.
UPM mulls Chinese eco-paper pulp plant venture
Paper giant UPM is considering setting up an environmentally friendly paper pulp factory in China, using technology from Finnish company Chempolis Oy.
BPIF warns over Chinese paper mill closures
The BPIF has said it is "entirely possible" that UK book publishers will be hit by rising paper prices following a major crackdown on small-scale, polluting paper mills in China.
UK uncertain as US puts tariffs on Asian paper
The UK paper industry has reacted with uncertainty to the USs move to impose tariffs on imports of glossy paper from China, South Korea, and Indonesia.