Paper and substrates

Paperlinx reports net loss of AUD60.9m in interim results

Paperlinx has reported a pre-tax loss of AUD56.4m (38.3m) and a net loss of AUD60.9m for the six months to 31 December 2011 on sales of AUD2.2bn.

Jane Guildford returns to Arctic Paper as UK business developer

Specialist paper manufacturer Arctic Paper has appointed Jane Guildford as UK business developer.

Ilford unveils eco-friendly substrates

Ilford has launched a range of recyclable and biodegradable alternatives to commercial display products at Fespa Digital 2012.

CPI warns of accumulative effect of government's environmental changes

Confederation of Paper Industries director general David Workman has issued his latest briefing to MPs, outlining action the government should consider to tackle key industry issues.

Theartofwallcovering.com covers Fespa

Theartofwallcovering.com has hailed its first ever Fespa as a great success.

Antalis McNaughton launches split-pack for Keaykolour range

Antalis McNaughton has launched a split-pack across its Keaykolour range of creative paper.

Paperlinx widens YoYo scheme to reach more than paper

Paper merchant Paperlinx has expanded its YoYo recycling scheme to include waste streams other than paper.

678 Media brings first Fogra-certified laser paper to the UK

Consumables supplier 678 Media has brought the world's first Fogra-certified laser substrate to the UK market.

Mortons Print awards Palm Recycling waste collection contract

Newspaper printer Mortons Print has awarded Palm Recycling a collection contract for its waste newsprint.

UPM announces Albbruck paper mill closure

UPM has put more than 508 jobs on the line after pressing ahead with the decision to close its unprofitable Albbruck paper mill in Baden-Wrttemberg, Germany.

DS Smith chairman Peter Johnson resigns

DS Smith has announced that its chairman Peter Johnson has decided to step down from the position he has held since 2007 and resign from the board he first joined as a non-exec in 1999.

Former 3M boss Mitchell joins James Cropper as non-exec

UK paper mill James Cropper has appointed former 3M UK and Ireland managing director Douglas Mitchell as a non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2012.