Paper

Insolvent independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has discontinued its production of graphic papers, impacting more than half of its staff, as it switches its focus to packaging and labels grades.

Stora Enso could make up to 500 temporary layoffs at its Oulu paper mill in Finland as it looks to reduce production in response to weak market conditions for woodfree papers.

German papermaker Zanders is set to be acquired, with the loss of 150 jobs.

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has filed for insolvency for the second time this year.

335 companies have removed or changed their messaging since the inception of pro-paper campaign group Two Sides.

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has reported a steep pre-tax profit drop in the first half of the financial year as it continues to be impacted by higher pulp prices.

Elliott Baxter (EBB) has moved to secure future supply of woodfree coated papers through a new partnership with Sappi.

Zanders has announced paper price increases for 2019.

Premier Paper Group is among 1,000 European SMEs deemed to be “inspirational” for businesses across the continent in a new report from the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Zanders has developed a new uncoated grass paper for sustainable packaging.

The administrator at German papermaker Zanders believes the sale of the business will be finalised next month.

A further squeeze on paper supplies is likely after Stora Enso was forced to partially shut down its Nymölla mill due to drought in the region.