Paper
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...
Rigid Paper shuts down Selby mill at a cost of 86 jobs
All 86 staff at Rigid Paper's Selby papermill are to be made redundant, as the company announces it has stopped production at the site.
Soporcel becomes latest to back Two Sides initiative
Uncoated fine paper manufacturer Portucel Soporcel has become the latest company to announce its support for the National Association of Paper Merchant's (NAPM) Two Sides campaign.
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.