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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Rottneros announces workforce reduction amid market fluctuations
Rottneros, a Swedish pulp mill company, has announced a workforce reduction corresponding to 47 positions, affecting both the Rottneros Mill and Group functions. This move comes as the company seeks to optimise profitability in the face of market fluctuations and volatile electricity prices. Rottneros CEO Lennart Eberleh said: "It is difficult to have to give a notice of redundancy in the run-up to the summer, although it is positive that we have landed in significantly fewer redundancies than we feared when we entered negotiations at the end of March." The decision to reduce shifts from six to five at Rottneros Mill was made to better handle the challenging market conditions. This strategic move is aimed at improving the company's financial resilience during periods of economic uncertainty. Rottneros Bruk managing director Nils Hauri said: "I would also like to highlight that we have had constructive negotiations with the union representatives, who have been very responsible and a good sounding board in a tough situation.' Despite the economic downturn, the company remains optimistic about the future. Investments in a solar park with battery storage and increased production capacity are expected to yield positive returns once market conditions improve. Eberleh added: "With this solution, we can easily gear up when the market turns, and the large investments we have made in Rottneros Mill will be profitable. We must not forget that the history of Rottneros Mill is several hundred years old. We also have that view when we look ahead." To support the affected employees, Trygghetsfonden and TRR, organisations supporting Swedish labour market, along with Sunne municipality, are involved in assisting them to find new employment opportunities. In January 2025, Rottneros Packaging announced its plans to launch its NATURE range of sustainable food packaging trays at the Packaging Innovations & Empack event. "Rottneros announces workforce reduction amid market fluctuations" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Sunday World
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Hozier credits being from Ireland as the key to keeping his feet on the ground
Ten years on from Take Me To Church making him a star, Hozier is re-releasing his hit self-titled album on vinyl. Irish pop superstar Hozier is marking the 10th anniversary of his hit self-titled album that featured Take Me To Church and put him on the world around the world with a new vinyl release. It comes after a spectacular year that saw Wicklow man Hozier top charts across the globe, including America, with his Too Sweet single. Alongside the vinyl release comes a brand new remix of his song, Like Real People Do featuring NATURE. Hozier's track is part of the Sounds Right project, a collaboration with the Museum for the United Nations – UN Live, which aims to showcase nature itself as an artist. Sounds Right is a global music initiative to recognise the value of nature and inspire millions of fans to take environmental action. By streaming or listening to the song, listeners will be contributing 50 per cent of the royalties to frontline conservation in the world's most precious and precarious ecosystems. Hozier's track is part of the Sounds Right project. Since NATURE was launched as an official artist last year, millions have listened and directed real funding to communities protecting the planet's most vital ecosystems. The nature sounds that add an element of magic to the new version of Like Real People Do were recorded in Hozier's native Co Wicklow. 'It features bird song, cricket song, rain fall and thunder of my beloved home of Wicklow,' Hozier says. By infusing the hauntingly beautiful folk tones with the ethereal sounds of nature, the collaboration creates a stunning version of the Hozier fan favourite. Talking about the vinyl release of his debut album, Hozier, who will play this year's Electric Picnic on Friday, August 29, says: 'It's an album that very much changed my life and it's the reason that we're still playing around the world to this day. Looking back on the success of Take Me To Church, Hozier admits he never expected it to become such a global phenomenon. 'I was always proud of Take Me To Church and excited about it because I managed to get all these ideas into the song,' Hozier says. 'But I certainly didn't see it as a Top 10 hit. I thought maybe people would like it or appreciate it and that's what you hope for.' Hozier, who wrote Take Me To Church in the attic of his family home in Greystones, ended up getting a Grammy nomination for the track. 'All of a sudden, your name is next to somebody like Taylor Swift or Ed Sheeran,' he says. 'Initially, that is as surreal as anyone could think because they are such distant, intangible icons.' When asked by Magazine+ how he felt about the term Superstar now in front of his name, Hozier laughed: 'It's a bit of an odd term. There's a great myth about stardom or fame because you don't feel any different, you're just very, very busy. 'I didn't buy into it. I didn't internalise it, and I think that's really the trick. I think there's a real mistake you can make beliveing your own hype and your own bullsh*t. You have to keep a distance between yourself and the smoke that people are tyring to blow up your ass.' Coming from a normal Irish background has helped him to keep his feet on the ground, he says. Hozier told me: 'I think, if nothing else, what the Irish are good at is maintaining normality and keeping our heads. 'You are not allowed to get carried away with the whole thing, especially if you have close Irish friends around you. 'Everyone tears lumps out of each other. We slag each other off and have a great laugh. I think that disrespect for everything is a healthy Irish trait.' He's got a great sense of humour and when asked about the fact that he's had the odd bra thrown up on stage during his live performances, Hozier quipped: 'I'd rather a bra than a brick.'
Edinburgh Reporter
14-05-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Reporter
New biodiversity plan means fewer cuts and more wildflowers
Grass cutting in West Lothian's open spaces is to be carried out less frequently as part of a new plan to help make the county greener. Councillors on West Lothian's Executive agreed to the new five-year biodiversity project which means a later start to the cutting season and fewer grass cuts to react to changing weather patterns. Councillor Sally Pattle, who first raised the concept of 'No mow May' a year ago, described the move as 'fantastic.' It's a step back from the controversial re-wilding schemes of a few years ago where roadside verges and large tracts of parkland and public open space went uncut for the the season. In a report to the council's Executive Callum McLaren, Ecology & Biodiversity Officer, highlighted the changes planned. They include increased cutting, two rather than one a season, on roadside verges and roundabouts; a reduction in herbicide spraying and the changing management of grassland areas, where cuts are reduced to one a season to encourage greater biodiversity. A lengthy report on the changes stressed that: 'Areas will be carefully selected to ensure they are appropriate and there remains a good balance of land receiving the service standard cut regime and the NATURE management regime as to not affect the usability of the space.' The need to encourage biodiversity in the county has coupled with the need to respond to changing weather patterns to prompt the development of the new plan. Cemetery maintenance will be brought into the plan to align with parks management. Answering a question Mr Mclaren stressed there would be no change to the cutting regime in place for cemeteries where regularly mown grounds would continue to be maintained. Biodiversity would be enhanced in burial grounds by using different grass seed mixes. Councillor Danny Logue asked about how areas of grassland in housing estates would be managed. 'Would that be cut or would that be left.' he asked. NETS manager Andy Johnston said the intention is to have a working group with partners in departments such as housing. 'It would not be one size fits all. It would involve consultation with residents.' added Mr Johnston. Councillor Pauline Orr suggested that the two cuts per season for verges could be more flexible- starting later in the season given the growth spurts in early summer. Mr Johnston said that flexibility was built into the plan Linlithgow's Lib Dem councillor Sally Pattle had last year encouraged NETS land and countryside staff to consider adopting the No Mow May policy. This is a campaign encouraging people to refrain from mowing their lawns during the month of May to boost wildflower growth and support pollinators like bees and butterflies. She told the meeting: 'I think it's fantastic to see biodiversity is at the heart of the maintenance schedule. I know that I mentioned No Mow May about a year ago. I do hope it will be a formal policy. I think it's great, especially for laissez faire gardeners like myself.' Councillor Pauline Stafford depute SNP group leader, welcomed the report and said: 'I think that attitudes are beginning to change and the importance of biodiversity and supporting wherever can as a council. 'I think more we can do in education and communication with the public so they understand what's behind the decisions is really really key because there are lots of benefits that can come from lower maintenance. I know that on a domestic level No Mow May is quite a big thing now. 'It's good to hear there's flexibility in service levels here. We know the changing weather patterns are only going to increase.' By Stuart Sommerville Local Democracy Reporter Like this: Like Related
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Fewer cuts for West Lothian grassland as council opts for low maintenance plan
Councillors on West Lothian's Executive agreed to the new five year biodiversity project which means a later start to the cutting season and fewer grass cuts to react to changing weather patterns. Grass cutting in West Lothian's open spaces is to be carried out less frequently as part of a new plan to help make the county greener. Councillors on West Lothian's Executive agreed to the new five year biodiversity project which means a later start to the cutting season and fewer grass cuts to react to changing weather patterns. Councillor Sally Pattle, who first raised the concept of 'No mow May' a year ago, described the move as 'fantastic.' It's a step back from the controversial re-wilding schemes of a few years ago where roadside verges and large tracts of parkland and public open space went uncut for the the season. In a report to the council's Executive Callum McLaren, Ecology & Biodiversity Officer, highlighted the changes planned. They include increased cutting, two rather than one a season, on roadside verges and roundabouts; a reduction in herbicide spraying and the changing management of grassland areas, where cuts are reduced to one a season to encourage greater biodiversity. A lengthy report on the changes stressed that: 'Areas will be carefully selected to ensure they are appropriate and there remains a good balance of land receiving the service standard cut regime and the NATURE management regime as to not affect the usability of the space.' The need to encourage biodiversity in the county has coupled with the need to respond to changing weather patterns to prompt the development of the new plan. Cemetery maintenance will be brought into the plan to align with parks management. Answering a question Mr Mclaren stressed there would be no change to the cutting regime in place for cemeteries where regularly mown grounds would continue to be maintained. Biodiversity would be enhanced in burial grounds by using different grass seed mixes. Councillor Danny Logue asked about how areas of grassland in housing estates would be managed. 'Would that be cut or would that be left.' he asked. NETS manager Andy Johnston said the intention is to have a working group with partners in departments such as housing. 'It would not be one size fits all. It would involve consultation with residents.' added Mr Johnston. Councillor Pauline Orr suggested that the two cuts per season for verges could be more flexible- starting later in the season given the growth spurts in early summer. Mr Johnston said that flexibility was built into the plan. Linlithgow's Lib Dem councillor Sally Pattle had last year encouraged NETS land and countryside staff to consider adopting the No Mow May policy. This is a campaign encouraging people to refrain from mowing their lawns during the month of May to boost wildflower growth and support pollinators like bees and butterflies. She told the meeting: 'I think it's fantastic to see biodiversity is at the heart of the maintenance schedule. I know that I mentioned No Mow May about a year ago. I do hope it will be a formal policy. I think it's great, especially for laissez faire gardeners like myself.' Councillor Pauline Stafford depute SNP group leader, welcomed the report and said: 'I think that attitudes are beginning to change and the importance of biodiversity and supporting wherever can as a council. 'I think more we can do in education and communication with the public so they understand what's behind the decisions is really really key because there are lots of benefits that can come from lower maintenance. I know that on a domestic level No Mow May is quite a big thing now. 'It's good to hear there's flexibility in service levels here. We know the changing weather patterns are only going to increase.'
Edinburgh Live
14-05-2025
- General
- Edinburgh Live
Fewer cuts for West Lothian grassland as council opts for low maintenance plan
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Grass cutting in West Lothian's open spaces is to be carried out less frequently as part of a new plan to help make the county greener. Councillors on West Lothian's Executive agreed to the new five year biodiversity project which means a later start to the cutting season and fewer grass cuts to react to changing weather patterns. Councillor Sally Pattle, who first raised the concept of 'No mow May' a year ago, described the move as 'fantastic.' It's a step back from the controversial re-wilding schemes of a few years ago where roadside verges and large tracts of parkland and public open space went uncut for the the season. In a report to the council's Executive Callum McLaren, Ecology & Biodiversity Officer, highlighted the changes planned. They include increased cutting, two rather than one a season, on roadside verges and roundabouts; a reduction in herbicide spraying and the changing management of grassland areas, where cuts are reduced to one a season to encourage greater biodiversity. A lengthy report on the changes stressed that: 'Areas will be carefully selected to ensure they are appropriate and there remains a good balance of land receiving the service standard cut regime and the NATURE management regime as to not affect the usability of the space.' The need to encourage biodiversity in the county has coupled with the need to respond to changing weather patterns to prompt the development of the new plan. Cemetery maintenance will be brought into the plan to align with parks management. Answering a question Mr Mclaren stressed there would be no change to the cutting regime in place for cemeteries where regularly mown grounds would continue to be maintained. Biodiversity would be enhanced in burial grounds by using different grass seed mixes. Councillor Danny Logue asked about how areas of grassland in housing estates would be managed. 'Would that be cut or would that be left.' he asked. NETS manager Andy Johnston said the intention is to have a working group with partners in departments such as housing. 'It would not be one size fits all. It would involve consultation with residents.' added Mr Johnston. Councillor Pauline Orr suggested that the two cuts per season for verges could be more flexible- starting later in the season given the growth spurts in early summer. Mr Johnston said that flexibility was built into the plan Linlithgow's Lib Dem councillor Sally Pattle had last year encouraged NETS land and countryside staff to consider adopting the No Mow May policy. This is a campaign encouraging people to refrain from mowing their lawns during the month of May to boost wildflower growth and support pollinators like bees and butterflies. She told the meeting: 'I think it's fantastic to see biodiversity is at the heart of the maintenance schedule. I know that I mentioned No Mow May about a year ago. I do hope it will be a formal policy. I think it's great, especially for laissez faire gardeners like myself.' Councillor Pauline Stafford depute SNP group leader, welcomed the report and said: 'I think that attitudes are beginning to change and the importance of biodiversity and supporting wherever can as a council. 'I think more we can do in education and communication with the public so they understand what's behind the decisions is really really key because there are lots of benefits that can come from lower maintenance. I know that on a domestic level No Mow May is quite a big thing now. 'It's good to hear there's flexibility in service levels here. We know the changing weather patterns are only going to increase.'
