Paper

CPI issues industry recommendations to chancellor

The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has outlined the challenges facing the paper industry and made a number of recommendations to the chancellor in the run-up to his forthcoming Autumn...

Premier to hold third tree-planting action day in Hertfordshire

The Premier Paper Group is to host its third annual tree-planting action day at Heartwood Forest, Hertfordshire.

McCarthy becomes MD at SCA Graphic Paper

SCA Graphic Paper has a new UK managing director.

Chapelton to distribute biodegradable Plastiroll product

Paper and cartonboard supplier Chapelton has become an official distributor for Finland-based manufacturer Plastiroll’s Jazz@heat product for food packaging.

Weak pound puts paper prices under pressure

Printers and print buyers should be braced for double-digit paper price rises if the pound fails to strengthen against the euro, with one papermaker describing the current situation as “a...

Fire crews still present at Palm Paper premises after blaze

One fire engine and its crew with a watching brief is still present at the premises of a King's Lynn paper factory after a fire broke out that, at its height, was being tackled by 80 firefighters.

Paper mill worker suffers crush injuries

Paper mill Sonoco Cores & Paper has been fined for safety breaches after a worker suffered severe crush injuries to his right hand.

PPB to relocate amidst extended period of growth

POS materials and substrate distributor and converter PPB has purchased a new site in Leeds after two years of solid growth.

Antalis lauds paper and print at Review awards

Opal Print was the big print winner in this year’s Antalis Review awards.

Pankaboard launches new luxury packaging board

Finnish cartonboard manufacturer Pankaboard has launched a new cartonboard for the luxury packaging sector.

Designer notebooks with a difference from Antalis

Antalis has engaged with a dozen high-profile graphic designers and artists on a major project that offers an international take on the role of paper in a digital age.

Stora Enso consolidates corrugated operations

Paper and packaging giant Stora Enso is set to close its Heinola corrugated packaging plant in Finland, citing market pressure and shrinking volumes.