FSC® International Director General SUBHRA BHATTACHARJEE visits SOFIDEL headquarters in Porcari
The meeting focused on the strategic role of forest certifications in enhancing investments in sustainability and promoting fair competition
Keryas to Establish 20,000 MTPA Tissue Manufacturing Facility in Oman
Keryas Paper Industry LLC, Oman, in partnership with Al Karama Hypermarket Group, Oman, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at ProPaper 2026 in Dubai to establish a 20,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) tissue manufacturing facility at Sohar Industrial City, Phase 7, Oman.
Södra : Measures taken deliver significant earnings improvement
Södra posted an operating profit for the third quarter of 2026. While the market remains challenging, earnings are steadily moving in the right direction. Earnings improved compared with the year-earlier period and were positively impacted by the divestment of the holding in Sunpine.
Södra strengthens its commercial presence in the United States
Södra is expanding its presence in North America as part of a proactive growth strategy for pulp and sawn timber. The investment includes a new sales office near Boston, Massachusetts, and a logistics partnership, strengthening Södra’s local presence, market responsiveness and platform for long-term growth and competitiveness.
SOFIDEL receives the FSC® “RADICI COMUNI” award for its commitment to responsible forest management
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) Italy, the Group was recognized “for its extraordinary consistency and large-scale impact in promoting FSC®-certified products.” The award strengthens a partnership spanning more than twenty years and comes in the year of Sofidel’s 60th anniversary
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.
Epyr raises €15M in Series A to accelerate thermal energy storage and electrify industrial heat in Europe
Epyr, a specialist in the electrification of industrial heat through thermal energy storage, today announced a €15 million oversubscribed Series A funding round led by SlateVC. Historical investors AENU and Daphni are strengthening their support, alongside WEPA Ventures, OVNI Capital, and Aurum Impact.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smartlogistix opens the doors to its new intralogistics automation showroom
Autonomous guided vehicles, material handling solutions, automated warehouses and integrated software platforms: in Porcari, Smartlogistix presents a permanent space where Smart Factory technologies can be seen in action.
PIANETA TERRA FESTIVAL 2026: robotics and artificial intelligence take center stage in sessions curated by SOFIDEL
Barbara Mazzolai and Marco Camisani Calzolari will be featured in two key events on October 10 and 11 to explore “embodied intelligence” and the challenges of AI.
Hergen expands its presence in Europe’s Tissue machine market
Three Tissue machines. Three projects in Europe. And a new chapter in Hergen’s international journey.
Kimberly-Clark Announces Planned Executive Transitions and Updates to Post-Closing Leadership Team
Kimberly-Clark Corporation today announced planned executive transitions and updates to the future leadership team for the company upon completion of its pending acquisition of Kenvue Inc., which is expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Lucart’s growth in France enters a new phase: a new tissue machine at Laval-sur-Vologne
From the site acquisition in 2008 to the creation of a strategic hub serving European markets: Lucart continues its growth in France with the installation of a new Toscotec-supplied tissue machine, designed to increase production capacity and reduce carbon emissions through electrification
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.
Suzano announces October pulp price hikes across all major markets
Suzano, the world's largest producer of eucalyptus short-fiber pulp, announced on Tuesday (22) that it will raise prices in October across its key markets: the Americas, Europe, China and the rest of Asia.
Sofidel supports the Lucca Film Festival for Future: 10 short films from around the world are in the competition, exploring the theme of sustainability
289 submissions in the section dedicated to environmental and social sustainability shorts. Actress Donatella Finocchiaro leads the jury awarding the Best Short Film prize. All finalist works will be screened in Lucca theaters and on the Festival Scope portal.
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.
VALMET celebrates 60 years of PERINI technology
Sixty years of innovation, passion and vision serving the tissue converting industry.
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.
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.
A New Milestone for the Domtar PARAGON Project
We are pleased to share the successful Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of the new PCMC PARAGON line for Domtar.