Europe
Report expected to propose part sell-off of Royal Mail
A shake-up of the UK direct mail sector could move a step closer today with the expected announcement of a review that could see part of Royal Mail sold off to a private company.
Union to protest over 'exploitation' of UK workers' hours
Unite has called on UK MEPs to end the country's opt-out of the EU working time directive.
Sappi sets date to close M-real graphic papers arm deal
Sappi has bolstered its presence in the European coated graphic paper market after announcing that it is to close the sale of M-real's graphic papers business.
CPI calls on government to back free allocation scheme for paper industry
The UK government is being called on to support the free allocation of the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) allowances for the paper industry.
'Unsustainable' profit levels sees Sappi raise prices
Paper manufacturer Sappi has said it will increase the price of its coated fine and mechanical coated grade papers by 8-10% as of 1 January.
'Greater commitment' needed to face paper challenges
The print and paper industry must project even greater commitment and efficiency if it is to rise to the challenges of 2009, according to Robert Horne managing director Alistair Gough.
M-real puts up prices to boost profitability
Paper manufacturer M-real has said it will further increase the price of its coated fine and magazine papers by 8% in order to improve profitability.
Stora Enso's cost-cutting plans affect 560 staff
More than 560 staff will be affected as paper giant Stora Enso concludes co-determination negotiations at its Finnish-based Imatra, Varkaus and Veitsiluoto mills.
PBS agrees distribution deal with Smyth
Perfect Bindery Solutions (PBS) has been appointed UK and Ireland distributor for equipment from finishing manufacturer Smyth.
Brightsource staff plant 60,000 poppies at war memorial
Staff at print-management company Brightsource have joined the Royal British Legion in planting more than 60,000 cardboard poppies at a memorial in Belgium to commemorate the end of the First World...
M-real warns of paper price increases despite hold on export duty rises
Russia's announcement to postpone the increase of export duties on wood does not reduce the need for paper price increases, according to manufacturer M-real.
Kall Kwik Camberley named as beta site for imagePress C1+
Kall Kwik Camberley is looking to increase the level of its personalised marketing print after being unveiled as the UK trial site for Canon's latest imagePress - the five-colour C1+.