Europe
Arctic Paper increases capacity with purchase of German mill
Fine paper manufacturer Arctic Paper has boosted its annual production capacity to 700,000 tonnes after acquiring Mochenwangen Papier in Germany for an undisclosed sum.
PaperCo rebrands G-Print woodfree paper
Paper merchant PaperCo has launched a campaign targeting the book, direct mailing, map and magazine markets to promote the rebranding of its G-Print matt-coated woodfree paper.
Agfa quashes rumours that it will sell its Healthcare group
Agfa-Gevaert has once again been forced to deny reports that it was selling its Healthcare unit on Tuesday, as speculation in the Belgian press continued to surround the pre-media giant.
Adobe announces launch date for CS4
Adobe will unveil the latest version of its cross-media design and publishing software Creative Suite 4 (CS4) this month, in a bid to up the ante in its continuing battle with rival Quark.
3,300 jobs to be affected as UPM and Stora Enso announce capacity reductions
More than 3,300 paper manufacturing jobs are to be affected as UPM announces mill closures and Stora Enso reveals capacity reductions.
Tech-ni-Fold seals 1m deal with Heidelberg
Finishing kit producer Tech-ni-fold has signed a four-year deal with manufacturing behemoth Heidelberg to provide it with its latest Tri-Creaser product.
Boxes Prestige to cut makeready times with double Manroland buy
Boxes Prestige has invested in two seven-unit Manroland 700 B1 presses to "considerably" increase capacity and remain competitive in the packaging-printing marketplace.
Total PFS secures exclusive distribution deal with stapler manufacturer
Total Print Finishing Services (Total PFS) has tied up with German stapler manufacturer Skrebba in an exclusive distribution deal for its complete range of staplers.
SPS says secure paper grade not affected by Curtis' administration
Security printers Security Print Solutions (SPS) has said production of its Corporate Secure Paper will not be affected following the administration of the grades' manufacturer Curtis Fine Papers.
HHBV's bid for RSDB collapses
The deal between HHBV and RSDB, the parent company of Roto Smeets, has collapsed, as the Dutch private equity house was unable to secure funding for the buyout.
Production 'temporarily stopped' at plant producing paper for Robert Horne
Production at Gruppo Cordenons SA's Malmedy plant in Belgium has "temporarily stopped" as of 26 August, following a cash shortage due to a lack of profitability.
Ricoh set to take market share from Canon with 800m Ikon acquisition
Ricoh is set to bolster its position in the digital market after announcing it will purchase office equipment distributor Ikon Office Solutions for $1.6bn (800m).