22 Feb 2012 − Mayr Melnhof Packaging (MMP) UK Ltd. will reduce the workforce of its board converting plant in Bootle to adjust its operations to the prevailing market conditions in the UK. » more

21 Feb 2012 − While Continental European recycled containerboard markets have already witnessed the first price hikes, British prices fell once again in February. » more

21 Feb 2012 − Once again, titanium dioxide producers had only partial success in implementing the mark-ups announced for first-quarter deliveries in Europe given improving supply on the whole. » more

20 Feb 2012 − Arjowiggins Graphic plans to raise deinked pulp production capacity at the Greenfield mill by 25,000 tpy citing higher DIP demand. Another capacity increase might follow in 2013.» more

17 Feb 2012 − Mondi is set to take over the remaining 34% stake in Mondi Swiecie for a consideration of EUR280m. » more

16 Feb 2012 − US ratings agency Fitch has predicted headwinds for European pulp and paper companies in the first half of 2012. Companies had to face a deteriorating trend during the last quarter of 2011.» more

15 Feb 2012 − Norske Skog has reached an agreement to sell back excess power to energy group Statkraft. The company explained it would need less power after the closure of its Follum mill.» more

14 Feb 2012 − Publishers and printers are in no hurry to finalise negotiations on newsprint prices in Germany, but some suppliers also keep a low profile.» more

14 Feb 2012 − At its Kabel, Corbehem and Veitsiluoto mills Stora Enso is to cut about 110 jobs in order to reduce costs in its new Printing and Reading division.» more

10 Feb 2012 − Nordic Paper has announced job cuts at its Åmotfors mill in Sweden which will result in a reduction of kraft paper production.» more