Paper
Paper 20% cheaper than six years ago - NAPM
Paper merchants have defended the need for recent paper price increases by arguing that paper is now 20% cheaper than it was six years ago.
Turkey feathers used to produce paper
UK scientists have discovered a method of turning turkey feathers into paper.
Time for printers to back Two Sides, NAPM claims
The Two Sides campaign has said it will bolster its efforts to get printers on board, as suppliers UPM and Sun Chemical become the latest companies to announce their support.
Elliott Baxter warns of hazards facing industry in 2009
Pre-packs, bad debt and lower volumes will continue to be a threat during 2009, independent paper merchant Elliott Baxter (EBB) has said.
UPM welcomes 'balanced view' of Two Sides initiative
Paper giant UPM has joined Stora Enso and Sappi in its support for the Two Sides campaign launched by the National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM).
M-real issues profit warning following 'weaker' 2008
Finnish paper company M-real has warned its 2008 full-year operating result excluding no-recurring items will be "clearly weaker" than in 2007.
Fedrigoni adds FSC products to Century swatch
Paper merchant and manufacturer Fedrigoni UK has added FSC certified products to its newly launched Century swatch book.
Sappi sets date to close M-real graphic papers arm deal
Sappi has bolstered its presence in the European coated graphic paper market after announcing that it is to close the sale of M-real's graphic papers business.
'Unsustainable' profit levels sees Sappi raise prices
Paper manufacturer Sappi has said it will increase the price of its coated fine and mechanical coated grade papers by 8-10% as of 1 January.
'Greater commitment' needed to face paper challenges
The print and paper industry must project even greater commitment and efficiency if it is to rise to the challenges of 2009, according to Robert Horne managing director Alistair Gough.
Denmaur to merge two paper businesses
Denmaur Papers and Independent Paper will merge their operations on 1 March 2009, parent company Denmaur group has announced.
M-real puts up prices to boost profitability
Paper manufacturer M-real has said it will further increase the price of its coated fine and magazine papers by 8% in order to improve profitability.