Kreuser Papier decides to close business

In France, demand in most paper and board markets in May once again fell short of the prior-year level. The drop remains most pronounced in the printing and writing paper segment, where respondents reported unprecedented declines in deliveries during the first quarter of this year....

British prices for brown recycled containerboard have stabilised in May after plummeting in previous months. Many experts believe that prices have now hit rock bottom....

Germany’s fine paper market might find some peace in June, with the volatility in prices seeming to subside. Insiders from the paper industry and the wholesale trade feel that things have reached a limit. That being said, there are no signs of a lasting improvement in business on the horizon. Bearing this in mind,...