Paper

EBB adds Paperfect to product range

Independent paper merchant Elliott Baxter (EBB) has added uncoated paper grade Paperfect to its product range.

Paperlinx duo defend use of APP-made paper

Paperlinx merchants PaperCo and Howard Smith have defended their decision to use paper made by controversial manufacturer Asia Pulp and Paper (APP).

Extended trade credit insurance scheme receives mixed reaction from paper industry

The extension to the government's 'top-up' trade credit insurance scheme has received a mixed reaction from the paper industry, with one leading merchant describing it as a "damp squib".

Favini announces Classy Covers embossed range

Italian specialist paper manufacturer Favini has launched Classy Covers, a range of embossed papers, which is suitable for books, binders, shopping bags, folders and packaging.

Stationers to debate environmental progress

The future of corporate social responsibility will be debated at a forum at The Stationers' and Newspaper Makers' Company on Monday.

Graphic Communications takes on former UPM sales director

Paper broker Graphic Communications has appointed UPM's former UK sales director for catalogues Will Lee as vice-president of its international sales.

Demand for paper to fall dramatically by 2020, report claims

Newsprint demand will decline by 56% between 2008 and 2020, while volumes for business papers and print will also fall by 45.5%, according to a new report.

Paperlinx UK 'will benefit' from completion of Australian Paper sale

Paperlinx yesterday completed the sale of its Australian manufacturing business Australian Paper to Nippon Paper Group.

Thermal paper 'aids efficiency', Mitsubishi claims

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has launched a new thermal paper which it claims increases efficiency atretail tills.

Keeble Paper Recycling swaps metal pallets for plastic boxes

Keeble Paper Recycling has boosted its environmental credentials and streamlined its collection logistics after signing a 2,000 plastic box deal with pallet specialists Dolav.

Fedrigoni turnover up 6.2% despite hard times for paper

The Fedrigoni Group has reported a 6.2% increase in turnover up to 665m euro (576m) for its 2008 consolidated financial report, despite the continued difficult market conditions.

Robert Horne to stock Munken

Paper merchant Robert Horne has become the exclusive stockist of manufacturer Arctic Paper's Munken design range of uncoated papers.