
Tullis Russell in administration
In yet another blow to the UK paper industry, Tullis Russell Papermakers has fallen into administration, after racking up losses of £18.5m over five years, resulting in the immediate loss of 325 jobs.

Paperlinx operation bought out of administration
Global plastics and media group Vink Holdings has bought the assets of Paperlinx’s wide-format operation, Visual Technology Solutions (VTS), from administrators Deloitte.

Denmaur to continue product range expansion following Arctic appointment
Following its appointment as the UK stockist for Arctic's range of coated sheets for the commercial sector, Denmaur Independent Papers has revealed its intention to expand its portfolio further in the...

Morgana launches new BM500 bookletmaker
Finishing equipment manufacturer Morgana has introduced the BM500, a new addition to its booklet making range, which is capable of producing booklets of up to 200 pages.

Antalis takes over exclusive rights to Polyart from Paperlinx
Antalis has been appointed as exclusive distributor for Polyart, the recyclable synthetic paper produced by sister company ArjoBex.

Simpson Group completes £1.5m investment
Simpson Group has completed a £1.5m investment with the installation of a Crest 3200 X-Y RSC cutter.

PPS Commercial upgrades to Duplo Digital System 5000 bookletmaker
Frome, Somerset-based printer PPS Commercial Print has invested in a Duplo Digital System 5000 bookletmaker to reduce its makeready times and benefit from full automation.

Papergraphics picks up Paperlinx hardware sales
Papergraphics has moved into the hardware and software markets after becoming one of four Jetrix resellers in the UK.

Forward Finishing grows floorspace by a third as business expands
Fledgling finishing and assembly company Forward Finishing has invested in new equipment and is due to move to larger premises to cope with rapid growth since opening last year.

Printers encouraged by interest in Arjowiggins event
Around 500 people attended the launch of a special pop-up paper and printing exhibition held by Arjowiggins as part of a Europe-wide initiative to promote print in London’s East End last night.

Fespa details plans for 2015 World Wrap Masters event
Fespa’s World Wrap Masters will return for next month’s Fespa 2015 exhibition in Cologne.

Smurfit Kappa strike suspended pending appeal
Unite has suspended strike action at Smurfit Kappa's Northampton corrugated facility while it awaits the outcome of an appeal against the sacking of two of its senior stewards at the plant.