For many operations in the paper supply chain, reducing damage is key for keeping costs down. Hyster Europe is helping paper applications to reduce handling costs and improve driver productivity with a range 360-degree solutions ideally suited to the industry. “Damage limitation is among the most important factors when handling paper reels, whether in storage […]
Commenting on the announcement of the UK’s new net zero carbon target, the Chairman of the Energy Intensive Users Group, Stephen Elliott, said: “Industry cautiously welcomes the Government’s setting of a new net-zero-carbon target for the UK. This clear-sighted objective for 2050, should help galvanise action from other countries and, we hope, deliver the long […]
Everyone at the Confederation of Paper Industries was deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected death of Sylvain Lhôte, the Director General of the Confederation of European Paper Industries (CEPI). He passed away on 6th June, after a sudden illness. Sylvain had been the Director General of CEPI since 2016. He was instrumental in outlining […]
CPI welcomes the new Committee on Climate Change report (published 2 May 2019) and the wide-ranging analysis that underpins the call to move towards a net-zero emissions target by 2050. By definition, climate change issues need to be addressed globally and we urge the Government to redouble efforts to ensure international efforts match those of […]
Paper packaging that is intended for food contact applications is governed by the “Framework Regulation” (1935/2004). While some other sectors have material specific EU legislation, and national legislation for paper exists in some countries, none such exists across the EU. In the absence of specific legislation, the paper & board industry has worked to voluntary […]