Sofidel further expands its production capacity in the United States
The Group announces a new investment for the installation of a 75,000 metric tons Valmet TAD paper machine, along with related converting lines.
Valmet delivers a new energy-efficient evaporation line to Altri in Portugal for mill conversion to dissolving pulp production
Valmet will deliver a new evaporation line to Altri Biotek mill in Portugal. This delivery is part of Altri’s EUR 75 million project to convert the Biotek mill to produce dissolving pulp for textile industry. The new evaporation line significantly improves the mill’s energy and water efficiency, meeting the needs of Altri’s mill expansion.
Get prepared for the 2026 International Paper Expo - China
Co-sponsored by the paper-making associations (or societies) of Guangdong, Shandong, Henan, Zhejiang, Sichuan, Guangxi, Jiangxi, Hubei, Fujian, Jiangsu, Hebei, Shanxi, Yunnan, Hunan, etc.The 21st Guangzhou International Paper Industry Exhibition and Household Paper Exhibition, 2026，It will be held from May 13th to 15th at the Poly World Trade Expo in Pazhou, Guangzhou.
MEPCO to Showcase Regional Growth and Sustainability Leadership at ProPaper 2025
Middle East Paper Company (MEPCO), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s leading paper and packaging manufacturer and recycler, today announced its participation as Headline Sponsor of ProPaper 2025, the region’s premier paper industry event, taking place in Dubai from October 13–15, 2025.
Lucart signs an agreement to acquire control of Cartindustria Eurocarta, one of Europe’s leading independent converters in the professional hygiene market
Lucart signs an agreement to acquire control of Cartindustria Eurocarta, one of Europe’s leading independent converters in the professional hygiene market
ANTEX Asia 2025 to unite global nonwovens industry leaders at premier conference on growth and sustainability
The Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia 2025), Southeast Asia’s only dedicated trade show for nonwovens materials, machinery, and finished products, will take place from 29-31 October 2025 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand. Positioned in the heart of ASEAN’s manufacturing hub, this year’s edition will feature a premier international conference, bringing together global industry leaders to address global perspectives, regional investment outlooks, and sustainable development, offering actionable insights for businesses across the nonwovens value chain.
MIAC 2025 opened its doors in Lucca: The paper industry's premier event kicked off
The wait is over. MIAC 2025 officially opened its doors today, October 8, at the Lucca Fiere in Italy, welcoming paper industry professionals from around the world to its 29th edition. Over the next three days, this benchmark event will serve as the industry's most important meeting point for innovation, networking, and business development.
Fourstones commissions PM6 at Sapphire Mill, boosting UK tissue capacity with virgin and recycled grades
Fourstones Paper Mill has successfully commissioned its new paper machine, PM6, at the Sapphire Paper Mill site in Leslie, Scotland.
TAPPI announces Call for Speakers for TAPPICon® 2026
TAPPI is now accepting speaker abstracts for its flagship event, TAPPICon® 2026, April 26–29, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. Industry professionals are invited to share their expertise, research, case studies, and innovations by submitting abstracts no later than October 20, 2025.
Valmet’s quality control system to enhance performance at Metsä Tissue Mariestad mill in Sweden
Valmet will deliver a Quality Control System (QCS) to Metsä Tissue’s Mariestad mill in Sweden. The intelligent system will support the performance and ensure quality of the mill’s tissue machine PM 35.
ABB launches mill-wide optimization software for smarter, more resilient pulp production
ABB has introduced ABB Ability™ Plant Optimizer for Pulp Mills, a dynamic software solution that helps pulp producers bridge the gap between production planning and real-time operations. Designed specifically for the complex, interconnected nature of pulp production, the software enables mills to improve traceability, maintain operational stability and reduce production costs throughout the pulp mill.
Toscotec to implement advanced drying section rebuild at Papeterie le Bourray France
Toscotec will supply a complete rebuild of PM3’s drying section to Papeterie le Bourray mill in Saint-Mars-la-Brière, France. This marks a repeat order for Toscotec, following the successful PM4 rebuild in 2020 where a new headbox helped the mill achieve its target.
ANDRITZ to supply new recovery boiler to Century Pulp and Paper in India
ANDRITZ has been selected to supply a new recovery boiler for Century Pulp and Paper’s mill in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, India. It will replace one of the existing recovery boilers, increasing the mill’s green energy production. Start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
Sofidel France Modernizes Its Roanne Plant
The French subsidiary of the Italian group will invest €14 million in modernizing its Tissue Machine at its Roanne plant in France, which dates back to 1985. A new Yankee cylinder has already been delivered. This project will ensure the long-term viability of this site while reducing its carbon footprint by approximately 1,200 tons of CO2 per year. The installation of self-consumption photovoltaic panels is also planned.
ABB-driven research project EXPLAIN wins prestigious AI innovation award
ABB’s Corporate Research Centers in Germany and Sweden have been awarded the prestigious ITEA Award of Excellence 2025 in the Innovation category at a ceremony in Portugal on 16th of September 2025. The award recognizes the international EU-funded research project EXPLAIN, in which ABB collaborated with partners from three countries to develop pioneering methods aimed at making artificial intelligence (AI) transparent, reliable, and understandable for end users in process industries.
SOFIDEL awarded the ECOVADIS ESG rating Platinum Medal for its commitment to sustainability
The tissue paper manufacturing group achieves the highest recognition in the EcoVadis ESG rating, ranking in the top 1% of companies with the highest scores in the global EcoVadis database, confirming its work in the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.
Fibre Excellence Provence expands its range: a new grade for electrical insulation
The Fibre Excellence Group and its Fibre Excellence Provence mill, which specializes in the production of unbleached kraft pulp from wood sourced from forests in south-eastern France, announced the launch of a new grade of pulp: UKP-E.
Forest Sector Pushes Fossil-Free Future Ahead of EU Bioeconomy Strategy Launch
EU Commission pledges to support forest-based sector by providing a level-playing field as key legislation setting the path for the bioeconomy is about to be released.
Lucart confirmed by EcoVadis among the Global Sustainability Leaders for the fourth consecutive year
Lucart, the multinational paper group known for the brands Tenderly, Lucart Professional, and Grazie EcoNatural, has received the Platinum rating for the fourth consecutive year, the highest level of recognition awarded by EcoVadis, the world’s leading independent agency for corporate sustainability assessments. The Platinum rating is granted to only 1% of companies evaluated globally by EcoVadis, which has assessed over 150,000 companies across more than 250 industries in 185 countries. With an overall score of 89/100, up 4 points from the previous year, Lucart reaffirms its commitment to continuous improvement.
Valmet continues to be recognized as one of Finland’s most attractive employers
Valmet has once again been recognized as one of Finland’s most attractive employers among engineering professionals. In Universum’s 2025 employer attractiveness survey, Valmet was ranked fourth in the engineering professionals category.
Tissue World partners with VPPA (Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association) for the Ho Chi Minh City launch.
Tissue World Ho Chi Minh City is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Vietnam Pulp and Paper Association (VPPA), the most influential pulp and paper association in Vietnam, ahead of our launch event, taking place 25-26 November 2025 at the Equatorial Hotel.
The French Tissue producer Papeterie Le Bourray to Invest €25 Million and Hire Around 30 People
The French Le Bourray paper mill has announced a strategic investment of €25 million in a new Tissue Machine, which is expected to start operating in September 2026. Construction will begin this fall. This will enable this mill to increase its capacity and position itself in new markets. "This new line will allow us to take a step forward in diversifying our offering, with an extremely innovative product and industrial process," explains François Bourdin, Managing Director of the company.
ReMatter-ReMaflex: when paper becomes light, shape, and identity
Maflex recently launched the creative project ReMatter-ReMaflex through its official LinkedIn company page. The initiative was born with a simple yet meaningful goal: to give new life to old corporate brochures. A tangible gesture of reuse that becomes storytelling—of matter transforming without losing its value, instead gaining a new one through dialogue with art.
SOFIDEL recognized by CDP 2024 for its commitment to climate action and supplier engagement
CDP is one of the world’s leading independent organizations for measuring and reporting environmental performance. In 2024, more than 22,700 companies were assessed globally.