North America
02 May 2015
International Paper is considering a purchase of Smurfit Kappa, the European producer of corrugated packaging.The deal, which would cost around £6 billion, would further ...
29 April 2015
Sappi North America's Opus Paper has recently received an upgrade in brightness. This update covers the product in further detail.Opus is the fourth most popular coated p...
26 April 2015
Appvion, formerly Appleton Paper, has added a 20lb Bond/75gsm weight to its range of high-speed inkjet papers.The product is aimed at direct mail, promotional materials, ...
13 April 2015
International Paper announced that it has sold its Carolina coated paperboard brand to MeadWestvaco.International Paper aims to turn the Riegelwood mill, where this paper...
06 April 2015
Sappi Norther America's Opus sheets have now been upgraded to 94 brightness.Previously, these papers had 92 brightness across the range of Opus, Opus PS and Opus DX.The p...
02 April 2015
In a measure aimed at improving the competitiveness of domestic US producers of uncoated paper, the USA may reintroduce anti-dumping tariffs on uncoated papers being impo...
27 February 2015
Mohawk has unveiled more information about its Skytone paper range.The paper, which aims to replicate the look of parchment paper, is now available in 9 different pastel ...
24 February 2015
In a deal that will create a company worth $16 billion, MeadWestvaco and Rocktenn have agreed to merge.The USA-based packaging board companies will complete the merger in...
10 February 2015
Clearwater Paper has sold five of its specialty paper mills to Dunn Paper. The mills, which will not be closed or downsized at present, produce papers that are shipped to...
07 February 2015
Finch has announced joint public and private funding into its business of up to $20 million. This money will be used to ensure its facility remains modern and competitiv...