Paper & Tissue Show moves to March 2027, returns to ADNEC Abu Dhabi
Paper & Tissue Show 2027 moves to March, returns to ADNEC Abu Dhabi
Softys Perú recognised for value chain management
The Peruvian branch of the tissue producer Softys has won the Value Chains category at the Empresa con Gestión Sostenible (EGS) 2025 awards, an initiative of Perú Sostenible that evaluates companies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance to strengthen competitiveness and recognise sustainability achievements. The distinction was based on a comprehensive assessment, grounded in internationally recognised standards and frameworks, of how companies embed these principles into their business decisions and practices.
Change in Valmet’s executive leadership team
Valmet has appointed Max Luedtke as Executive Vice President, Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area and a member of Valmet’s Executive Leadership Team. He will start in his position on September 1, 2026, and will be based in Tikkurila, Vantaa, Finland.
Mercer Stendal reduces fossil CO₂ emissions
Mercer Stendal, a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., is converting the fuel supply for the lime kiln at the Arneburg pulp mill in Germany. With a total budget of 34.6 million euros, the lime kiln, which is currently operated with natural gas, will be converted to biomass firing.
Essity's latest global activity report highlights recycled fiber gains and Consumer Tissue review with possible separation
The following are the latest highlights from Essity's operations around the world, covering developments across the group between April and July 2026.
Suzano reports Adjusted EBITDA of R$4.7 billion in the second quarter of 2026
Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, announced its results for the second quarter of 2026 , reporting higher prices, stronger volumes and improvements in Adjusted EBITDA and operating cash generation compared to the previous quarter. The quarterly results reflect the competitiveness and resilience of Suzano’s operations in a quarter marked by foreign exchange headwinds and pressure on input costs driven by higher oil prices affecting the industry as a whole.
Kimberly-Clark Appoints Suzana Blades as Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Accomplished legal executive and global litigator brings proven track record of enterprise risk management and strategic leadership to support Kimberly-Clark's next chapter of growth
SOFIDEL America commissions a new photovoltaic system in Circleville Ohio
The 4.65 MW photovoltaic system will help supply renewable electricity to the Circleville facility, one of Sofidel’s main production sites in North America
Fibre Excellence: Pigasse's Buyout Offer Rejected, Saint-Gaudens Granted Last-Minute Reprieve
The Commercial Court of Toulouse issued its highly anticipated ruling today in the critical case of Fibre Excellence, France’s last market kraft pulp producer.
Valmet initiates a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two segments
The Board of Directors of Valmet Oyj has decided to initiate a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two core businesses, Biomaterial Solutions and Services, and Process Performance Solutions, into two standalone publicly listed companies. The review will focus on assessing whether a separation of the two businesses and their operation as separately listed companies on Nasdaq Helsinki would create additional value for shareholders compared with the current combined structure.
MERS by Maflex: energy regeneration applied to the Tissue Industry
An innovative system that transforms energy waste into a resource, bringing efficiency and sustainability to tissue converting lines.
Valmet to deliver wood handling line to The Price Companies to secure reliable, high-quality wood chip supply
Valmet will deliver a new wood handling line to The Price Companies in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA. The investment will increase chipping capacity and support an efficient wood chip supply for pulp and paperboard operations.
Negative earnings in the second quarter, clear action to strengthen competitiveness
Södra posted negative earnings for the second quarter of 2026. The quarter was characterised by weak market conditions and depressed demand that persisted throughout the period, as well as an ongoing imbalance between the raw materials market and the markets for Södra’s products.
The Navigator Company launches Amoos Selection, a new range combining performance and circularity
The Navigator Company continues its commitment to sustainable innovation with the launch of Amoos Selection, a new range of tissue products that combines circular economy, high performance, and strict safety standards.
Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference 2026 returns to São Paulo as the key meeting point for deals and supply chain strategy
São Paulo, August 10–12 – two and a half days of market intelligence and senior-level networking
Canfor announces closure of Northwood Pulp Mill in British Columbia
The Canadian pulp producer Canfor announced this week the permanent closure of its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, British Columbia.
SOFIDEL and WWF ITALY renew their partnership on climate and energy, responsible sourcing, and awareness-raising activities
Eighteen years after signing their first agreement, Sofidel and WWF Italy renew one of the longest-standing partnerships in the history of WWF Italy, in a year when both organizations celebrate the 60th anniversary of their founding. The renewed partnership focuses on three areas of collaboration: climate and energy transition, responsible forest sourcing, and stakeholder awareness.
A postage stamp celebrates SOFIDEL: 60 years of Italian Excellence that "never ends"
The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy recognizes the Group among the "Excellences of the production system and Made in Italy", testifying to a history that combines Italian roots, global vision, innovation, and sustainability.
Fibre Excellence: the Commercial Court grants a final three-week extension to the project led by Matthieu Pigasse
No more than three weeks. On 7 July, the Toulouse Commercial Court postponed the examination of the takeover bid for the French market pulp producer Fibre Excellence submitted by Matthieu Pigasse until Monday 27 July, granting a final extension to the paper group, which is in administration. Both factories have been at a standstill since April.
Arbex: a new global leader in tissue and hygiene
Arbex, a new global leader in tissue and hygiene, started operations last week as an independent business and unveileddetails of its brand, leadership team, and company structure. Announced in June 2025 as a $3.4 billion joint venture between Suzano, the world’s largest pulp supplier, and Kimberly-Clark Corporation the new business will manufacture, market and distribute consumer and professional products across more than 70 markets on five continents.
In Pannes (France), 78% of the heat produced at the ICT paper mill will be renewable by 2027 thanks to a biomass boiler facility
Against a backdrop of accelerating industrial decarbonization, ICT is reaching a key milestone at its Pannes facility (Loiret) with the launch of construction on its future biomass boiler plant, designed, financed, and operated by ENGIE. This Thursday, July 2, Johan Lemarchand, Managing Director of ICT, and Benoît Martin, Central-Western Director of Local Energy Infrastructures at ENGIE, in the presence of Mohamed Amjahdi, Regional Director of ADEME Centre-Val de Loire, laid the first stone, marking the official start of the construction site.
TURBAIR® vacuum technology for premium tissue machine in the U.S.
Everllence to supply two RC vacuum blowers for an ultra-premium tissue production machine in the United States
Metsä Group and Qutwo take the next step in advancing AI in the forest industry
Metsä Group and Qutwo, a Finnish AI and quantum technology company, are launching a collaboration aimed at deepening the use of artificial intelligence at Metsä and bringing next-generation AI into the core processes of the forest industry. Next-generation AI refers to solutions that can take into account a broader range of variables and simultaneously optimise complex systems.