Tork PaperCircle, a circular success story - More than 500 million hand towels recycled annually

Tork PaperCircle, a circular success story - More than 500 million hand towels recycled annually

Essity continues to expand Tork PaperCircle, its paper hand towel recycling service, helping customers reduce waste, extend the life of valuable fiber resources and advance circularity goals. Introduced by Essity's Professional Hygiene business in 1994 as the world's first paper hand towel recycling service, Tork PaperCircle has evolved into Europe's leading solution of its kind, helping organizations transform a traditionally discarded material into a valuable resource while keeping fibers in use for longer.

François HENIN François HENIN
Södra makes changes to Group Senior Management

Södra makes changes to Group Senior Management

Södra is making changes to Group Senior Management to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow and take the value chain to the next level of competitiveness. The changes, which take effect on 13 October, will strengthen the development of the business areas and Södra’s ability to create long-term value for members.

François HENIN François HENIN
Performance, Accessibility and Control: Maflex’s Evolution in Industrial Log Saws – The New LADON Evo

Performance, Accessibility and Control: Maflex’s Evolution in Industrial Log Saws – The New LADON Evo

In industrial tissue converting, cutting is one of the most critical stages of the entire production process. In the AfH segment, handling rolls with higher density, larger diameters and stronger cores requires extremely precise process control. Industrial log saws are subject to significantly greater stresses than those used in consumer applications, and their performance depends on the balance of multiple design factors that directly affect finished product quality, production continuity and overall line reliability.

François HENIN François HENIN
MIAC 2026: Lucca becomes the paper industry's rendezvous this week

MIAC 2026: Lucca becomes the paper industry's rendezvous this week

Lucca is hosting the 32nd edition of MIAC, the International Exhibition of the Paper Industry, from October 7 to 9, and the show floor is already buzzing. It's the foremost event for technologies, machinery and services for paper mills and tissue converters.

Stephane RICHARD Stephane RICHARD
Electrification: Papeco chooses thermal energy storage with Energy Pool and Epyr

Electrification: Papeco chooses thermal energy storage with Energy Pool and Epyr

Papeco announces the launch at its Orval-sur-Sienne site of the largest thermal energy storage electrification project in France. Supported by Energy Pool at every stage, from selecting the right solution for the site through to operation, the papermaker has entrusted Epyr with the deployment of the technical solution. It is an unprecedented project in its ambition: replacing all natural gas consumption at the site with electricity, in order to decarbonize production, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and strengthen its resilience and competitiveness. This transformation is expected to avoid 3,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.

François HENIN François HENIN
Fibre Excellence: after the liquidation of Tarascon mill, a decision is expected in mid-December for Saint-Gaudens site

Fibre Excellence: after the liquidation of Tarascon mill, a decision is expected in mid-December for Saint-Gaudens site

There have been numerous twists and turns regarding the future of the two Fibre Excellence (FE) market pulp plants located in the South of France over the summer. Here is an update on the situation. On July 27, the bid submitted by Combat Holding (owned by Matthieu Pigasse) was rejected by the Toulouse Commercial Court. Consequently, the liquidation of the Tarascon site was ordered. In mid-September, tensions regarding the safety and security of this plant—classified as a "Seveso Low-Tier" site—escalated, as state authorities (via ADEME) requisitioned the facility to prevent any environmental or safety-related issues.

François HENIN François HENIN
Showcasing at the MIAC and ABTCP: emtec’s innovative testing solutions for the pulp and paper industry

Showcasing at the MIAC and ABTCP: emtec’s innovative testing solutions for the pulp and paper industry

To demonstrate their innovative paper testing technologies, Leipzig-based company emtec Electronic will be present at two prestigious paper and pulp exhibitions in October. Visitors will be able to connect with emtec at the International Pulp and Paper Congress and Exhibition ABTCP 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil from October 6 to 8 and the International Exhibition of Paper Industry MIAC in Lucca, Italy from October 7 and 9.

François HENIN François HENIN
SOFIDEL confirms its role as main sponsor of the event and promotes two meetings

SOFIDEL confirms its role as main sponsor of the event and promotes two meetings

Sofidel, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of paper for hygienic and domestic use, particularly known for its Regina brand, renews its participation as Main Sponsor of the Pianeta Terra Festival (Lucca, October 8–11) for the fifth consecutive year. The event is directed by Stefano Mancuso, conceived and organized by Editori Laterza, and promoted by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Lucca.

François HENIN François HENIN
Towards MIAC 2026 in Italy

Towards MIAC 2026 in Italy

MIAC 2026 is just around the corner. From 7 to 9 October, the Polo Fiere Exhibition Centre in Lucca, Italy will once again bring together machinery and plant manufacturers, suppliers of technologies, products and services, paper mills, tissue converting companies and industry professionals from all over the world.

François HENIN François HENIN
Södra ranked among the top performers in global sustainability assessment

Södra ranked among the top performers in global sustainability assessment

Södra is among the top one percent of companies assessed for sustainability according to the independent sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis. The 2026 assessment shows that Södra is once again ranked among the top performers of the more than 175,000 evaluated companies in over 230 sectors and 180 countries. EcoVadis is one of the world’s leading sustainability assessment platforms.

François HENIN François HENIN
A Proud New Milestone for Crown Paper Mill Saudi Arabia!

A Proud New Milestone for Crown Paper Mill Saudi Arabia!

We are delighted to announce the successful commissioning of the CPM Saudi Arabia Tissue Paper Mill and the official start-up of our new high-speed Valmet Tissue Paper Machine, operating at an impressive 2,200 m/min.

François HENIN François HENIN