Paper

J Thomson boosts folding capacity with MBO investment
Commercial litho and digital printer J Thomson Colour Printers has made "a significant six-figure investment" in two new MBO folding machines, a K8-RS and a T800, to "almost double" its folding...

Warren outlines commitment to paper sales
Independent cartonboard and graphical board stockist Warren has underlined its commitment to the paper sector by outlining its intention to establish and develop its paper sales division across the...

Chapelton Board and Warren to distribute IP Alaska Plus paper in the UK
US paper giant International Paper (IP) has announced that its new GC2 lightweight coated board product Alaska Plus will be stocked and distributed in the UK by Chapelton Board and Warren.

Tullis Russell Markinch appoints new managing director
Tullis Russell has appointed Niall MacDonald as the new managing director of its premium paper and board business based in Markinch, Scotland.

AB Group Packaging and PEFC encourage paper bag use
AB Group Packaging and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) are encouraging brand owners, retailers and consumers to use more paper bags as an alternative to plastic.

TheMagicTouch releases new design software and XL transfer paper
TheMagicTouch has released its new design and marketing package, TheMagicArt Collection, and XL transfer paper, for A4 OKI printers.

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.