Paper
Arjowiggins begins consultation over 150-year-old Dartford plant
Paper manufacturer Arjowiggins has entered into a consultation with staff at its plant in Dartford, Kent, as part of a restructuring exercise which could see the site closed after nearly 150 years of...
NAPM welcomes Sappi to Two Sides scheme
The National Association of Paper Merchants (NAPM) has said that its Two Sides campaign to improve paper's environmental credentials is "going well" following paper giant Sappi's decision to join the...
Far East's reduced demand hits UK recycled paper prices
UK paper and board recyclers have reported price falls as Far East buyers reduce spending on UK products.
75 jobs at risk as UPM plans to downscale Scarborough Raflatac site
Up to 75 jobs could be lost at paper manufacturer UPM's Scarborough Raflatac plant, following a decision to downsize the facility.
Printers value high-quality and low-impact papers, research claims
More than half of printers believe it is still worth spending more on high-quality business papers and most are selecting environmentally accredited papers, according to research undertaken by...
UPM label division reports upward trend
UPM Raflatac, the India-based label division of UPM, has said it is experiencing a period of growth, despite the fact that the group is closing one sawmill in Finland and temporarily shutting down a...
Tullis Russell improves efficiency with 800,000 Marquip cutter buy
Scottish paper manufacturer Tullis Russell has bolstered its operating efficiency with an 800,000 investment in a Marquip cutter.
Staff at South African Sappi mill treated after gas leak
Staff at a pulp mill in South Africa, and up to 14 locals from the surrounding area, have had medical treatment following a sulphur dioxide gas leak.
James McNaughton offers new Perfect Image range with FSC stamp
James NcNaughton Group has unveiled Perfect Image - a white uncoated pre-print paper and board range that is available FSC-accredited.
Sappi's M-real bid gets green light from competition bodies
The EU competition authorities have cleared Sappi's proposed acquisition of M-real's coated graphic paper business.