Tag: paper

Sappi Becomes Stakeholder Member Of Internationally Recognised Forest Certification System

The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) is increasingly becoming an important forest certification option in South Africa. Sappi Limited (Sappi) recently...

PSPs And Carbon Balanced Paper Can Keep The Planet Breathing

Laurel Brunner from the Verdigris Project places much emphasis on CarbonCo’s offsetting programme. The organisation works with the World Land Trust to provide money...

Mondi Develops Fully-Recyclable Polypropylene For Thermoforming Applications

Mondi has created a recyclable polypropylene film that is ideal for the thermoforming of flexible films for modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and vacuum packaging,...

Registrations Open For Africa’s Largest Printing Expo

Registrations are open for the Africa Print expo, being held at Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 11-13 September. The event is co-located with Sign...

Emerging Themes In Paper And Packaging

Markus Gaertner, CEO fibre packaging/paper, Mondi Group, discusses three trends he believes are impacting the global paper and packaging industry; namely sustainability, digitalisation and...

Monadnock Celebrates 200 Years Of Paper Production

Founded in 1819, Monadnock Paper Mills has survived and thrived through radical changes in the paper business. Today, its eco-friendly products are found in...

Hop Industries Hop-Syn GO Grade Suitable For Wide Range Of Presses

Hop Industries has reported that its Hop-Syn GO grade is now compatible with all leading digital LED inkjet printers and LED offset presses. The...

Paper Should Be Promoted As A Key Product For Environmental Sustainability

Leon Minnie, manager of production print for Konica Minolta South Africa, discusses the misconceptions of print, such as its adverse impact on the environment....

Zanders Announces New Fluorocarbon-Free Barrier Paper

Zanbarrier NGR is a new fluorocarbon-free natural barrier paper. Due to a special manufacturing process, the use of fluorocarbon or other chemicals is completely...

Antalis South Africa Aims To Become Leading Black Empowered Company Following Buyout

Antalis South Africa has announced that it will become South Africa’s leading black empowered company in its industry, as a result of a 100...