Paper

Lecta’s private equity owners intend to sell the papermaker, according to reports.

Immediate Media paper manager Steve Wehrle has retired after more than 50 years of service.

Paper merchant GF Smith has launched a project to find the world’s favourite colour and is inviting everyone on the planet to select their favourite shade online.

The chief executive of PG Paper and a woman who has spent a lifetime in craft bookbinding head up the industry recipients in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.

GF Smith has opened a new creative space in the heart of London’s West End, intended to inspire users of print and paper while “celebrating the power and beauty of paper in a digital age”.

Stora Enso will be showcasing its exclusive range of Lumipapers at PrintWeekLive!.

Paper merchant Denmaur Independent Papers will be exhibiting at PrintWeekLive! with a raft of new products on its 18sqm stand.

Former employees of Paperlinx are only just starting to receive their payments for wage arrears and holiday pay, while the Protective Award proceedings will now drag on until next year.

Paper prices will increase by up to 10% over the next few weeks.

Independent paper merchant Ovendens has become the sole UK stockist for two products in the Teknocard solid bleached sulphate (SBS) board range, after partnering with Arjowiggins Graphic.

Premier Paper has raised more than £20,000 for Breast Cancer Care, following a successful fundraising campaign in recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Colombier UK has taken on its first agency, becoming the exclusive UK sales agent for Kabel Premium Pulp & Paper.