Markets

• Uncoated fine paper manufacturers persistent with price hikes for cut-size paper in Germany
• European Graphic paper statistics
• Paper industry needs to get to know consumers better
• Finnish paper output slower since the beginning of the year
• Higher prices likely for hardwood pulp grades in May
• CEPI: European paper and board industry is well prepared for changes in food packaging legislation

Companies

• Andritz reports an increase in sales and income in Q1 2012
• EU Commission approves state aid for Mondi Swiecie
• Heinzel to build new kraft paper machine at Pöls site
• Northwood Paper Sales acquires Peter Grant Papers
• Stenqvist to build a new packaging plant in Poland
• Domtar acquires airlaid cores producer EAM Corporation
• Fortress Paper to sell hydropower assets in Landqart
• Metsä Board completes capacity expansion at the Äänekoski mill
• Oji Paper incorporates its first subsidiary in India

• News in brief