Paper

Scientists in the US have developed a light-printable, ink-free rewritable paper that uses nano technology.

A month after paper price increases of up to 10% were implemented across the board, a number of mills have now announced subsequent increases for coated and uncoated woodfree grades.

A man died yesterday following a collision with a lorry in UPM Shotton’s recovered-fibre warehouse in Deeside.

Papermaker James Cropper has taken on three new senior members of staff.

Lecta’s private equity owners intend to sell the papermaker, according to reports.

Immediate Media paper manager Steve Wehrle has retired after more than 50 years of service.

Paper merchant GF Smith has launched a project to find the world’s favourite colour and is inviting everyone on the planet to select their favourite shade online.

The chief executive of PG Paper and a woman who has spent a lifetime in craft bookbinding head up the industry recipients in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.

GF Smith has opened a new creative space in the heart of London’s West End, intended to inspire users of print and paper while “celebrating the power and beauty of paper in a digital age”.

Stora Enso will be showcasing its exclusive range of Lumipapers at PrintWeekLive!.

Paper merchant Denmaur Independent Papers will be exhibiting at PrintWeekLive! with a raft of new products on its 18sqm stand.

Former employees of Paperlinx are only just starting to receive their payments for wage arrears and holiday pay, while the Protective Award proceedings will now drag on until next year.