Paper

APP refutes illegal logging allegations

Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) has denied allegations that it plans to carry out a large-scale logging operation in a natural forest area of Indonesia.

Text and cover paper

The visual and tactile appeal of text and cover papers make them a vital weapon in the publishers' armoury, discovers Nosmot Gbadamosi

New Reconomy Alibone factory to process up to 2,000 tonnes a week

Reconomy Alibone has launched a paper processing facility that is equipped to process up to 2,000 tonnes of paper per week.

Sappi expands uncoated grades after M-real acquisition

Sappi Fine Paper Europe has expanded its portfolio to include uncoated grades Tauro and Cento, following the paper manufacturer's acquisition of four former M-real mills.

Bollor launches first thin FCS recycled grade

French paper manufacturer Bollor Thin Papers has launched Primagreen, an FSC-accredited, recycled and lightweight grade it has described as a "world first".

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.