James Cropper Paper & Packaging

Pushing Boundaries with Proven Technical Excellence Unique patterns and textures elevate any design. Understanding the capabilities of your paper is crucial to achieving exceptional results. Our paper is not only strong and consistent but also designed to meet commercial demands, offering both clean white and atmospheric black options. The embossing depth achieved on both Natural White and Shadow Black 350gsm, made from 100% recycled fibre, underscores our commitment to exceeding consumer expectations. Special thanks to the teams at DREYER KLICHE and Foilco for their invaluable support in running these tests. Learn more - https://ow.ly/pbz050U9PYx

Revolutionizing Material Innovation Our Innovation Team is at the forefront of technological advancement, developing cutting-edge coatings, lightweight nonwoven materials for new energy solutions, and sustainable consumer packaging. We're excited to welcome David Townsend, PhD, whose extensive expertise will drive our continued innovation in material solutions. Welcome to the team.

James Cropper and Untouched World Unveil Innovative Garment Tags We have partnered with New Zealand lifestyle brand Untouched World to launch premium garment tags made from recycled denim and coffee cups. With denim production contributing significantly to global textile waste, James Cropper has developed Rydal Apparel, a 100% recycled material composed of 20% post-consumer denim fibre and 80% recycled fibre from sources like coffee cups. This cellulose-based product is globally recyclable, offering multiple life cycles. Untouched World, committed to the circular economy, will use Rydal Apparel for swing tags on its new recycled denim tote bags, coinciding with the opening of its new store in Auckland. Untouched World chose James Cropper for its sustainability goals, aiming for operational net zero by 2030 and a net zero supply chain by 2050. Kate Gilpin, Product Manager at James Cropper, stated, “Innovations like Rydal Apparel enable the fashion industry to embrace a circular economy. Brands like Untouched World demonstrate how simple changes can significantly impact our planet.” Learn more - https://lnkd.in/epKS-YP8 #circulareconomy #recyclefashion #wornandreborn

This morning, we honored our heroes with a wreath-laying ceremony at Burneside Mill, led by our CEO, Steve Adams. Steve served for more than 8 years in the Territorial Army with the Royal Anglian Regiment. The wreath laying was followed by a company-wide 2-minute silence at 11 am. Steve Adams, CEO, recited The Exhortation. Followed by Andy Edgar, a James Cropper employee and former member of the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, playing The Last Post, joined by fellow ex-service employees. This silence was a tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. On November 11, 1918, at 11 am, the guns of Europe fell silent, marking the end of The Great War. Lest We Forget. Today, we remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay #ServiceAndSacrifice #FallenSoldier

Lest We Forget Today we remember the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community from Britain and the Commonwealth. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #RememberingThoseWhoServed #RememberingThoseWeLost #ArmisticeDay #Poppy #ArmedForces #ServiceAndSacrifice #UnknownWarrior #RoyalBritishLegion #FallenSoldier

Discover your paper poppy at the Royal British Legion shop. James Cropper proudly supplies over three miles (5km) of red and green paper rolls annually, crafting millions of poppies for the RBL and Poppyscotland. Sustainability is at the core of James Cropper’s mission. The paper poppy aligns with our goal to increase upcycled fibre in our paper products to 50% by 2025, pioneering materials for a sustainable future. The plastic-free poppy is now available for the 2025 Poppy Appeal, with remaining stocks of the current poppy recyclable at Sainsbury’s stores. If you haven’t found your paper poppy locally, you can purchase one here. https://lnkd.in/eQPv-nUk Or you can explore all poppy options here -

Since 1978, our paper mill has proudly manufactured red and green papers that are transformed into millions of poppies for the annual Poppy Appeal, supporting the Armed Forces community. Each year, we honor the profound significance of this symbol for families and the nation. Last year, we introduced the 100% paper poppy, cutting carbon emissions by 40%. Free from single-use plastic, it’s fully recyclable in standard paper collections. This innovation aligns with the charity’s mission to eliminate single-use plastic, promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. The new poppy retains its iconic design and can be pinned, buttonholed, or stuck on. Celebrating 45 years with the RBL, our paper for the new poppy blends renewable fibers, with 50% sourced from recycled coffee cups via James Cropper’s CupCycling facility in Cumbria. At James Cropper, we take immense pride in our enduring role in producing the paper poppy, a global symbol of respect and remembrance. #paperpoppy #remembrance

We are continuously inventing and reinventing sustainable materials to secure a better future. Follow the account below to learn more about James Cropper and how our Paper & Packaging division integrates into our broader group proposition.

Today, we?announce that Steve Adams has notified the Board of his intention to retire from the Company, stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and from the Board, in early 2025. ? Following a rigorous search process led by the Nomination Committee the Board is pleased to announce that David Stirling has been appointed to succeed Steve Adams as Chief Executive Officer. David will join the business as Chief Executive Officer Designate in January 2025 and will be appointed to the Board as Chief Executive Officer following a short handover period. ? David was most recently Chief Executive Officer at Zotefoams plc, a Main Market listed pioneer in cellular materials, a position he held for 24 years. Under his leadership, Zotefoams developed a range of technical materials to serve a diverse global customer base and grew from a single UK site to multiple manufacturing operations across the UK, Europe, North America and Asia.? ? David began his career as a chartered accountant with KPMG in the UK and PricewaterhouseCoopers in the USA and Europe before transitioning into industry. He brings a wealth of leadership, strategic, commercial, operational and technical experience, and is well positioned to lead the Group into its next phase of growth and development. Mark Cropper, Non-Executive Chair, commented: ? "I am delighted to welcome David to James Cropper.?David has a proven track-record for delivering growth in materials businesses by developing new products and entering new markets across a variety of end-uses on an international scale.?I am confident that his strong leadership and strategic outlook will harness the strength and value of our products and services across our global markets and diverse customer base. ? "On behalf of the Board, I would also like to thank Steve for his contribution over the last two years as Chief Executive Officer, and prior to that as Managing Director of the Paper & Packaging business.?Steve has navigated the business during a challenging period, and leaves James Cropper repositioned for growth as an advanced materials business." Learn more - https://lnkd.in/eZU5c6XN

Women in Packaging - STEM in the Spotlight Kate Gilpin, Product Manager for Luxury Packaging at James Cropper, recently shared her career journey with Packaging Strategies, highlighting the challenges and achievements she’s faced in the packaging industry. She hopes to inspire more women to explore careers in packaging. Since joining James Cropper in 2015, Kate has excelled in various roles, from project management to product management. She has developed a deep understanding of our luxury packaging paper offerings and built strong relationships with clients, collaborating with prestigious brands like Chloe and Swarovski. Kate has been instrumental in shaping our core packaging solutions as you see them today, and we are excited to see how the future of paper-making and our packaging solutions continue to evolve. “Developing a bespoke paper with a luxury brand is always exciting because you know how much packaging is valued in reflecting the brand image and providing the very best experience for customers. I always get a thrill as a consumer when I spot the products in stores, knowing I played a part in the brand journey.” - Kate Gilpin Learn more - https://ow.ly/zaQI50TUnMX