Paper and substrates

New liner from Metsa Board targets microflute

Metsa Board has introduced a new fully bleached liner that complements its Kemiart range and is targeted at microflute as well as traditional corrugated packaging.

Ilford rescued via MBO, but job cuts needed

Ilford Imaging Switzerland has announced a 40% reduction in its workforce following its sale via an MBO to chief executive Paul Willems and chief financial officer Jean-Marc Metrailler.

UPM and Stora Enso mega-merger mooted

A 'transformational' mega-merger between UPM and Stora Enso has been described as almost inevitable by analysts at Swedish bank Handelsbanken.

New CEO at Paperlinx

Paperlinx has a new chief executive and managing director.

Star product: Mirri foil laminated media

New substrate options for creating glitzy metallic effects.

GFSmith in bridge-to-bridge charity cycle ride

A team from GFSmith has cycled 220 miles from London to Hull in aid of a local hospice.

Paperlinx reduces losses and targets profitability in 2014

Paperlinx has recorded a loss of A$90.2m (52m) in its full-year results, a significant improvement on the loss of A$266.7m in 2011/2012.

Ensuring that light weight doesn't mean lightweight

Perhaps your average magazine reader has not noticed. Perhaps they failed to hear the slightly softer thud of their title of choice hitting the doormat and didn't notice that when they held the...

International Paper exports Carolina to the UK

International Paper has launched two of its US-made solid bleached sulphate board (SBS) grades in the UK.

Drytac releases easy-use polyester film

Drytac Europe has launched a polyester film for solvent, eco-solvent and latex printers with ease of application in mind.

Antalis owner hit by weak demand and prices as losses quadruple

Sequana, the French paper group that owns Arjowiggins and Antalis, has reported a sales slump of 9% in the first half of 2013, citing a "sharp decline in demand for printing papers in Europe".

NAPM course teaches paper properties, environmental issues and estimating

Only a few places remain on the National Association of Paper Merchants' (NAPM) annual Paper Appreciation Course, to be held on 12 September.