World Paper Market News from Expedite
13 January 2026
QCHEFS and partners move confectionery packs into metallised barrier paper, showing paper’s growing role as a digitally printable substrate for food—reducing plastics whi...
16 December 2025
UPM will end graphic paper production at its Ettringen mill in Germany on 31 December 2025, completing plans announced in spring 2025 to permanently close the site. The s...
09 December 2025
Smithers expects the specialty paper market to grow steadily, from 28.1 million tonnes consumed in 2025 to 31.3 million tonnes in 2030 (2.1% CAGR). Its report tracks 45 g...
04 December 2025
UPM and Sappi have signed a non‑binding letter of intent to create an independent 50/50 joint venture combining UPM Communication Papers with Sappi’s European graphic pap...
25 November 2025
Long‑term tests on UPM Raflatac OptiCut RL54 linerless material achieved 2 million cuts without blade cleaning, reducing maintenance for print‑and‑apply and retail label ...
28 October 2025
On Oct. 27, 2025, Billerud reported a strong Q3 in North America while Europe remained pressured by muted demand and overcapacity. Group net sales fell 8% to €906 million...
21 October 2025
Nekoosa Coated Products has announced entry into the domestic lightweight carbonless paper roll market, extending its 60+ years in carbonless technology. The U.S.-made ro...
14 October 2025
The Dotlock mechanism (anti‑counterfeit tamper‑evidence for packs) is now compatible with recycled papers, helpful where digitally printed cartons need secure closures wi...
07 October 2025
The textured Tintoretto Gesso paper gets a waterproof treatment (one‑side) without losing its tactile look useful for indigo/toner wine & premium beverage labels that...
30 September 2025
UPM adds a removable label material for e‑commerce logistics and a clarified selection for consumer durables (incl. PET PCR & solvent‑free adhesives), broadening subs...