Paper
Consultation begun with Stora Enso UK staff
Stora Enso has entered into a consultation process over potential staff redundancies at its UK sites.
Norwegian group eyes part-takeover of International Paper mill
Part of International Paper's (IP) Inverurie mill in Aberdeenshire could be taken over by Biowood Norway - a Norwegian company that produces wood pellets.
UPM renews partnership with Norfolk waste group
UPM and Norfolk Environmental Waste Services (News) have announced a two-year deal, which will strengthen the paper manufacturer's presence in the recovered paper procurement sector.
Worker loses part of arm at International Paper mill
A machine worker at International Paper's Inverurie paper mill in Aberdeenshire has lost part of his arm after being involved in a serious accident.
Stora and Metso announce production cutbacks
Weaker demand has hit paper giants Stora Enso and Metso Paper with both companies announcing production curtailments and temporary staff lay-offs.
UPM sales directors leave as company announces restructure
Two leading members of the UPM sales team have left the company as the paper manufacturer announced it is to launch a new UK sales organisation.
Fedrigoni adds new weight to Symbol Freelife range
Fedrigoni has added a 400gsm board weight to its environmental Symbol Freelife Satin and Gloss ranges.
1,500 jobs under threat as M-real plans cut in production
Paper manufacturer M-real has said it is starting statutory negotiations concerning mill operations in Finland, which could put up to 1,500 jobs at risk.
CPI defends UK recycling and calls for more investment
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has urged the government to encourage more investment in UK manufacturing, despite reports of an apparent build-up of recovered paper due to declining...
Norske Skog warns of reduced capacity as it prepares for tough year
Paper manufacturer Norske Skog has said it is prepared for a lower demand for newsprint in Europe during 2009.
M-real Graphic Paper sales director goes on gardening leave
M-real Graphic Paper's regional sales director for the UK & Ireland has told PrintWeek he is on gardening leave and likely to leave the business in early spring.
Arjowiggins creates new subdivision for recycled paper
Arjowiggins has said it will bring together its coated and uncoated recycled paper divisions to create a subdivision to focus on the development of environmental papers.