Stora Enso to build a pilot plant for bio-based packaging foam

Stora Enso will build a pilot facility for producing Cellufoam by Stora Enso, a lightweight, fiber-based foam material for protective packaging and cushioning. Bio-based foams are renewable and recyclable and can be used in packaging, for example, to replace oil-based polymer foams which are widely used today. The pilot plant will be located at Stora Ensos Fors Mill in Sweden.

Spandex introduces new accessories product guide

Spandex, the one-stop supplier of innovative solutions to the sign, graphics and display industries launches a product guide that showcases the complete range of sign making accessories and tools from leading brands including 3M, Avery Dennison, ORAFOL, ImagePerfect and PROSERIES. The guide includes vehicle wrapping tools, squeegees, gloves, cutting equipment, cleaningremoval products and many other useful tools and products that make the job easier.

All1Layer, two new entries to floor talker range by Ritrama

New entries to Ritramas range of vinyl film for floor decoration and signage. The product range of the leading manufacturer and distributor of self-adhesive materials now includes two new products: ALL1LAYER monomeric films. The ALL1LAYER range includes two matt effect white 200 monomeric films with the following characteristics: there is no need for laminating films, unlike traditional products for floor decoration.

Official service providers for the office

Inapa launches new office paper range tecno. tecno moves the office. And that in every discipline. An impression of the performance, variety and dynamics of the new office paper range is already conveyed by the image motifs on the packaging. Whether competitive swimmer, hurdler, skater, street ballet dancer or football star, it is clear what Inapa Germany is all about:

FloorSharK Dry Toner accredited R10 certification for Xerox iGEN

Kernow Coatings, leading manufacturer of OEM certified printable digital synthetic papers, has announced that their recently launched FloorSharK Dry Toner has now received R10 slip rating using FloorSharK printed on Xeroxs iGEN family. Following rigorous testing and a conclusive technical report, FloorSharK Dry Toner met the criteria required to pass the R10 slip test.

UPM plans restructuring and further adjustments to ensure performance

To ensure the Communication Papers Business Areas future competitiveness, UPM plans to permanently close Kaipola mill in Finland, sell Shotton mill in the UK and adapt UPM Communication Papers functional teams. In addition, the UPM Biorefining and UPM Specialty Papers Business Areas plan organisational changes and personnel adjustments at their pulp mills in Finland, UPM Forest and the Tervasaari mill, also in Finland.