22 May 2013 − Unbleached kraftliner has become more expensive in the UK. Buyers and manufacturers confirmed that prices had jumped with effect from 1 May or 15 May. » more

21 May 2013 − The capacity closures at Holmen's Hallsta and Braviken printing paper mills will be implemented in September. The company also plans temporary capacity reductions in Q3.» more

17 May 2013 − Stora Enso is proceeding with its plans to reduce newsprint capacity by another 475,000 tpy before the start of price negotiations for the second half of the year. Negotiations on job cuts in Hylte and Kvarnsveden still...» more

16 May 2013 − Changing market conditions and higher capital expenditure for the FGC project in Lebel-sur-Quévillon, together with weak first quarter 2013 results, are forcing Fortress Paper to rethink its second dissolving pulp mill...» more

15 May 2013 − Swedish folding boxboard manufacturer Cascades Djupafors is going to suspend production for three weeks between June and July. The extended downtime is not market related, according to company sources. » more

14 May 2013 − Magazine paper producers would like to see prices in Germany rise in the second half of the year. They are trying to pave the way for hikes by taking downtime.» more

14 May 2013 − Stora Enso plans to further reduce output at its Forshaga barrier coating facility in Sweden due to weak market demand. Forshaga is already producing at limited rates.» more

10 May 2013 − Mondi will shut down one of its two newsprint machines at its Merebank site in South Africa on falling domestic demand. However, the company’s South Africa division performed well in the first quarter.» more

08 May 2013 − While the European fine paper markets show no signs of recovery, sales of paperboard remained strong in Q1 2013 and Metsä Board was able to increase its net result. The paper business is to undergo further streamlining. » more

07 May 2013 − The Townsend Hook paper mill in Kent will be rebuilt earlier than planned. Production is to stop as early as 1 July 2013. » more