Paper

New woodfree coated boards from PaperCo

PaperCo has launched A-ok, a PEFC-certified mid-range coated stock, which the merchant said responds to increasing European demand for coated woodfree paper.

World's first commercial mechanised paper mill faces shutdown as charity project struggles with funding

Charity project The Paper Trail has been unable to raise the finance required to fund its long-term plans and said this may result in the "likely shutdown" of one of its two historic paper machines by...

Man killed in incident at Arjowiggins' Ivybridge fine paper mill

A man has died after becoming trapped in a paper machine at Arjowiggins' Ivybridge fine paper mill in Devon.

M&S becomes first major retailer to use FSC stock for till rolls

Marks & Spencer has begun rolling out FSC-certified till rolls as part of its commitment to use sustainable materials.

UPM to restructure European supply chain

UPM has said it will renew its paper business supply chain in response to the changing needs of the sector.

Deadline for SAICA's Manchester mill delayed by downturn

SAICA's timescale for the construction of a 250m recycled containerboard paper mill in Manchester has been delayed by the economic downturn.

Stora to axe 2,000 positions following 43m pre-tax loss

Stora Enso is to make 2,000 redundancies after posting a first-quarter pre-tax loss of 48.1m euro (43.1m).

Denmaur's Gee to take NAPM reins

Denmaur Independent Papers' managing director Mike Gee is set to take over as president of the National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM) next year.

M-real announces first-quarter loss but measures in place to return to profit

Finnish paper giant M-real has posted a first-quarter pre-tax loss from continuing operations of 115m euro (103m) and has said improving cash flow and securing liquidity remained key to the company's...

Ecco says Teesside mill build in good economic shape

Ecco Newsprint has said its project to build a recycled newsprint paper mill on Teesside is more "economically robust" than it was a year ago.

Tullis Naturalis brand awarded FSC certification

Scottish paper manufacturer Tullis Russell has extended its environment range with the FSC certification of its flagship uncoated brand Naturalis.

Five print and paper firms chosen for prestigious Queen's Award

Five print and paper companies have been named among this year's Queen's Award winners, including print manager HH Associates and UPM Kymmene's Shotton paper mill.