Paper

Premier Paper returns to PrintWeekLive!
Independent paper merchant Premier Paper will return to PrintWeekLive! for its second outing in March, this time as a headline sponsor of the show.

Sappi expands containerboard range
Paper producer Sappi has expanded its containerboard product range with the launch of Fusion Uncoated.

Leipa UK relocates and expands services
Substrate supplier Leipa UK is planning to expand its packaging offering and recycling presence in the UK.

Mondi Group to acquire Powerflute
Global paper manufacturer Mondi Group is set to acquire Finland-headquartered containerboard manufacturer Powerflute from Nordic Packaging and Container (NPAC) Holdings in a deal worth €365m (£326m).

Warren expands folding boxboard range
Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has added Mayr-Melnhof’s Accurate Freeze GR Kit 9-11 to its range of folding boxboard products.

Sappi to acquire Cham Paper’s speciality paper business
Paper producer Sappi has signed an agreement to acquire the speciality paper business of Cham Paper Group Holding (CPG) for CHF146.5m (£110m).

Fedrigoni launches design compendium
Paper merchant Fedrigoni has launched a new design compendium, Fedrigoni 365, with contributions from numerous leading creatives.

Boss Print goes Underground for latest Noted notebooks
London-based Boss Print and designer Carter Wong teamed up to launch the fourth edition of their luxury Noted notebooks earlier this week.

Papico takes on Lahnpaper products for UK distribution
Specialist paper agent Papico has been confirmed as the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for a range of products from German manufacturer Lahnpaper, starting in the new year.

Strong currency growth for De La Rue
De La Rue has seen strong volume and revenue increases in its currency division as it posts improved half-year results.

James Cropper posts improved half-year profits
James Cropper has posted improved interim results in the face of rising costs.

GF Smith launches Extract
Luxury paper merchant GF Smith has launched its Extract range of papers, which are made of fully recycled material from disposable paper cups.