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Pulp Paper & Logistics
Print-related charities join forces in the UK A
number of print-
Printing Charity, The Book Trade Charity (BTBS), GPM The Bishop Trust for past employees of Moore Paragon and Lamson Industries, Paper Industry Charitable Trust, The Bookbinders Charitable Society, The Journalists’ Charity, The Stationers’ Foundation, Unite
Union of Journalists Extra. David Hicks, chief executive of The Book Trade Charity, industry is one of the biggest sectors in the UK and covers a wide range of endeavour; it affects the lives of all citizens. The speed of technological change means the industry is constantly moving forward. By working together, all of the relevant trade welfare charities can ensure that they can continue to provide the best, and most appropriate, support services for colleagues who experience difficult personal circumstances. This continues a tradition of charitable support
Follafoss pulp mill sold to Mayr- Melnhof Karton
by Mayr-Melnhof Karton from The pulp mill in Follafoss manufactures CTMP pulp (chemi-thermomechanical pulp) and has a capacity of more than The Mayr-Melnhof Group, based in Vienna, is the largest producer of coated recycled cardboard with a growing board as well as being the leading European manufacturer
July 2013
of folding cartons.
in Sweden is being closed by facility, which was acquired in
have been in touch with a large number of stakeholders during however, we are unfortunately forced to conclude that it has not been possible to reach a
The event followed the
month of the world’s largest Steel
AG in Austria. At the event in Hungary, the status breaking Yankee was explained, and visitors took part in a workshop tour at the Andritz manufacturing site in Tiszakécske to learn about the Steel Yankee manufacturing
which, for many charities, dates back into and beyond the Victorian era.” The focus of the new, informal alliance of print-related charities will be to help each other raise their profiles by sharing information about their support services, including eligibility criteria and grants available. They will also cross-refer where possible, for example, to fill vacancies in their respective retirement homes. “Like any business, reaching
our target audiences is critical to marketing our services successfully,” said Stephen Gilbert, chief executive of The Printing Charity. “In that
respect, charities are no different from commercial organisations. But our lines of communication to the people who need our help are no longer so clear cut, so it makes sense to work through established, like-minded organisations. “These print-related charities
exist for people in our industry and their dependents, so if you know of anyone experiencing difficulties, please spread the word that there is help available.” More information from The
theprintingcharity.org.uk or
www.theprintingcharity.org.uk
Steel Yankees on show in Hungary
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