Paper
Warren expands services with seven-figure investment
Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has announced that its new converting facility, part of a seven-figure investment programme to expand its service offerings, is now fully...
Arctic Paper’s Munken Polar used for Rankin book
The Munken Polar grade from graphic fine paper manufacturer Arctic Paper UK has been used for Alive: In the Face of Death, a book by British photographer Rankin.
J Thomson to print Commonwealth Games programmes
J Thomson Colour Printers is to print the programmes for the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which will be held in Glasgow from 23 July to 3 August.
Sappi Europe to increase prices
Sappi Europe has announced that prices for its coated woodfree (CWF) sheets and reels will rise by between 6%-8%, depending on “country-specific circumstances” as of 1 September.
Tullis Russell celebrates Employee Ownership Day
Paper and cartonboard producer Tullis Russell held its second Employee Ownership Day event last Friday (4 July).
Lecta to close Girona Torraspapel plant
European coated woodfree paper manufacturer Lecta is to close its Torraspapel mill in Sarrià de Ter, Girona, Spain.
Pivotal year ahead for De La Rue as it awaits BoE decision
De La Rue has hit its revised profit target for the full year, with underlying operating profits at the security print giant jumping by 43% to £90.5m – although overcapacity in the worldwide banknote...
GF Smith adds Munken Design to fine paper offering
GF Smith is set to become the exclusive UK stockist for Arctic Paper’s Munken Design grade.
Fedrigoni launches new magazine
Fedrigoni has launched its new customer magazine, Pulp, with the first issue featuring a special section on digital printing.
Paperlinx to cut UK headcount by 6%
Paperlinx has launched a 30-day consultation with 121 staff across its UK business as the merchant looks to make around 75 staff redundant.
Paperlinx losses fall by a third, but group revises full year profitability prediction
Paperlinx has published its half-year results, which show that the paper merchanting group’s restructuring efforts are continuing to bear fruit albeit at a slower pace than it had hoped.
Paperlinx takes next step in decentralising sales
Paperlinx has appointed three new regional general managers, including two from outside the industry, following its decision last autumn to decentralise its sales operations.