Paper and substrates

Michael Barker, who was appointed to the board only last Thursday (27 September), has replaced Harry Boon as chairman with immediate effect from 1 October.

Harry Boon left his post as chairman of the international paper merchant a day early following the appointment of two non-executive directors.

The BPIF and NAPM held its first joint conference yesterday (27 September) to bring together members of the print and paper industries.

Arjowiggins is to close its Stowford Mill in Devon in the first quarter of 2014.

A new sub-2,000 OKI laser printer with white toner option has the potential to be "a printer's new salesperson" according to the machine's UK distributor.

The BPIF and NAPM will join forces for a paper forum in London next week to examine the longer term outlook for the cost of paper and the effect this will have on print and paper companies.

Paperlinx's Harry Boon has announced his resignation from his post as chairman of the international paper giant.

Stationery manufacturer Duraweld is to cut up to eight jobs from its 70-strong workforce to address changing market needs.

Arjowiggins Graphic is to shut down its Dalum mill in Odense, Denmark, by the end of 2012.

Roger Bennett, who worked for Robert Horne Paper for 16 years, has died aged 83.

Fashion photograper Rankin's latest book, Rankin Portraits, features images of high profile celebrities including Daniel Craig and Cindy Crawford.

Mondi has relaunched its Green Range with the slogan 'As green as it gets'.