Paper and substrates

PEFC clears up accreditation confusion with new publication

A new publication aims to clear up confusion around the differences and similarities between two of the world's most well-known sustainable forest-management accreditations.

Mirri launches new white holographic material

Mirri, a division of Reading-based print finishing specialist Celloglas, has launched Mirri Blanco, a board with a holographic shimmer and high quality white board base.

Vellum tradition likely to continue

An outcry over plans by the House of Lords to stop printing on vellum has generated such a storm that the tradition now appears likely to continue.

Brett Martin introduces new extra strong film

Brett Martin has introduced a new strong adhesion film (SAF) to its range of flat polycarbonate sheets that it said is tough enough to endure frequent heavy fabrication.

House of Lords vellum row goes viral

A House of Lords decision to scrap the centuries old tradition of recording Acts of Parliament on vellum has sparked an outcry, with the story going viral on social media with the #savevellum...

James Cropper to recycle up to 100m McDonald's cups

James Cropper could soon be transforming up to 100 million used McDonald's coffee cups a year into paper after the two companies signed a landmark deal.

Tullis Russell Papermakers fined after worker crushed by runaway reel

Tullis Russell Papermakers has been fined £50,000 after a worker was injured in a work practice branded “Heath Robinson-esque” by the Sherrif in court.

Another price rise for Mitsubishi HiTec Paper

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper is increasing the cost of all its coated specialty papers by 6% from 1 April.

Antalis expands workshops for 2016

Antalis UK is extending its series of regional workshops for 2016 to include a range of new topics.

CMYUK stocking new wide-format products this quarter

CMYUK is stocking several new products in the first quarter of the year.

Antalis launches Graham & Brown and in-house wallcovering ranges

Antalis UK is moving further into the wallcovering media market with the simultaneous launch of an in-house range and one by traditional wallpaper company Graham & Brown.

Two companies fined following two deaths at factory

Manufacturers have been warned to carry out basic risk assessments on dangerous machines after two businesses were fined following the death of two workers at a Merseyside woodchip factory.