Paper

Scheufelen to increase grasspaper production

New investment in German paper mill Scheufelen will be used to ramp up the production of its grasspaper product.

Feldmuehle exits graphic papers and halves workforce

Insolvent independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has discontinued its production of graphic papers, impacting more than half of its staff, as it switches its focus to packaging and labels grades.

Stora Enso considering 500 temporary layoffs at Oulu

Stora Enso could make up to 500 temporary layoffs at its Oulu paper mill in Finland as it looks to reduce production in response to weak market conditions for woodfree papers.

Zanders to be acquired with loss of 150 jobs

German papermaker Zanders is set to be acquired, with the loss of 150 jobs.

Feldmuehle files for insolvency again

Independent German paper mill Feldmuehle has filed for insolvency for the second time this year.

335 corporations remove misleading ‘go green’ claims

335 companies have removed or changed their messaging since the inception of pro-paper campaign group Two Sides.

James Cropper profits down in H1

Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has reported a steep pre-tax profit drop in the first half of the financial year as it continues to be impacted by higher pulp prices.

EBB focuses on Sappi with new coated papers deal

Elliott Baxter (EBB) has moved to secure future supply of woodfree coated papers through a new partnership with Sappi.

Zanders announces 2019 paper price increases

Zanders has announced paper price increases for 2019.

Premier Paper named among 1,000 SMEs 'to inspire Europe'

Premier Paper Group is among 1,000 European SMEs deemed to be “inspirational” for businesses across the continent in a new report from the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

Zanders launches new grass paper

Zanders has developed a new uncoated grass paper for sustainable packaging.

Zanders sale to complete in November

The administrator at German papermaker Zanders believes the sale of the business will be finalised next month.