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Administrator updates on Inapa situation
The insolvency administrator for Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa IPG has updated on the company’s situation, with confirmation that proposals have been received for various parts of the...

James Cropper reports positive start in trading update
James Cropper said it has made a positive start to the financial year in a trading update released today (4 September).

Environmental incident at Stora Enso site in Finland
Stora Enso has commented on an environmental incident that was discovered at a group harvesting site in Kainuu, Finland last week and that is being investigated as an aggravated nature conservation...

Metsä Fibre starts talks on temporary layoffs at Joutseno mill
Metsä Fibre will start negotiations on possible temporary layoffs at its Joutseno pulp mill in Finland citing a need for temporary adjustment of production to meet low delivery volumes.

EBB invests in short grain offering
EBB has boosted its stocks of short grain sheets as market demand increases on the back of the latest generation of high-speed presses.

Stora Enso sharpens profits in H1, appoints new CFO
Finnish paper giant Stora Enso’s H1 2024 results reveal a cautiously optimistic outlook, as the company sharpens its profit margins and reduces its exposure to leverage risks.

Inapa set for insolvency
Portuguese paper distribution group Inapa is set to present the company to insolvency after its German subsidiary also filed for insolvency following a cashflow problem.

Sappi agrees Lanaken mill sale
Sappi has concluded an agreement to sell its Lanaken mill in Belgium to Dutch industrial property conversion specialist UTB.

Premier secures myCordenons UK distribution deal
Premier has secured a merchanting deal for myCordenons products from Italian specialty paper manufacturer Fedrigoni.

Sappi Europe introduces new premium paperboard
Sappi Europe has launched a new premium paperboard suitable for demanding and durable packaging and graphic applications.

UPM and paper union reach accord
New collective labour agreements have been agreed between UPM and the Finnish Paper Workers’ Union.

Sappi Europe completes phase two of Gratkorn modernisation
Sappi Europe has completed phase two of a three-phase modernisation project at its Gratkorn Mill in Austria.