Paper

Antalis has reported a revenue decline of 9.7% for the first nine months of 2019 as it was hit by economic factors and the decline in the European papers market.

Stora Enso is planning to make organisational changes in its Paper division following the conversion of its Oulu Mill in Finland, which could see as many as 135 jobs lost.

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has increased the performance of its paper machine 1 (PM1) by up to 7% for various grades “to meet the increasing demand of customers”.

Paper merchant and converter Aspenlink has gone into administration.

Premier Paper has launched a new synthetic digital media targeted at durable applications.

Metsä Board has started up a new paperboard sheeting line at its Äänekoski mill in Finland.

James Cropper has developed a new cartridge paper using its CupCycling technology in aid of a project to create sketchbooks and pads for eco-conscious artists and students.

The MBO team that acquired the business and assets of the Arjowiggins Fine Papers and Arjowiggins Chartham businesses last week has now taken ownership of the company’s surviving non-UK operations,...

Antalis has described its first half performance as “resilient” in the face of declining overall demand for paper and supply issues caused by events at the Arjowiggins paper mills. However, one-off...

Stora Enso’s board of directors has appointed Annica Bresky as the new president and chief executive of the company.

An MBO team has acquired the business and assets of the Arjowiggins Fine Papers and Arjowiggins Chartham businesses, securing 559 jobs.

Further investment is on the cards at Palm Paper, which held a special event this week to mark a decade of production and the start-up of its new Paper Separation Plant.