Sofidel, among the global leaders in the production of paper for hygienic and household use, known particularly in Italy and across Europe for its Regina brand, continues its commitment to decarbonization by bringing a new biomass boiler into operation at its Sofidel France facility in Frouard, in the Grand Est region of France.
Essity strengthens market leadership and social impact in Latin America
In a press release published on March 20, the French market pulp producer, Fibre Excellence provided an update on the situation.
Running for over three decades Tissue World is proud to bring North America’s largest tissue trade show and conference to Miami’s beachfront. The event will welcome over 2000 attendees, 150+ exhibitors and industry leaders for a week dedicated to trade, technology, and navigating a rapidly evolving landscape of raw materials, supply chain, and business opportunities.
Xuan Mai Paper has started up its second deinking pulp (DIP) line supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ at its mill in Ho Chi Minh City, strengthening its capacity for high-quality recycled tissue production.
In a few weeks, German measuring instrument manufacturer emtec Electronic will present its latest innovations for determining the zeta potential in the wet-end of paper production and for measuring softness of hygiene products at CIDPEX 2026 in Nanjing, China.
The very rare shining beetle Glischrochilus tremulae has been found in SCA’s biodiversity park Tjäderberget outside Lycksele, marking the first recorded discovery in Västerbotten.
MARE France, une entreprise forte d'un héritage dans la production et la fourniture de produits fonctionnels pour l'industrie papetière, vous propose de participer à son accroissement.
Amid persistent tensions in the industrial wood market, exacerbated by supply difficulties linked to recent severe weather in southwestern France, Fibre Excellence has announced a temporary halt to production at its Saint-Gaudens pulp mill for two weeks, from March 16 to March 30.
Sofidel Group, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, has finalized the details of the expansion plan announced last October
Due to the uncertain market situation for pulp, Metsä Fibre will begin change negotiations regarding potential temporary layoffs of up to 90 days at its Joutseno pulp mill. The negotiations cover the entire mill personnel, approximately 170 employees.
In line with our commitment to provide a stable and secure platform that reflects the high standards of the United Arab Emirates, and considering current developments in the region, we have decided to reschedule our exhibition, which was planned for 31 March.
Koro Viet Nam Tissue Paper Joint Stock Company has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ a contract to supply two tissue production lines for its mill in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, supporting the company’s entry into the tissue market. Start-up is planned for the first half of 2027.
Rottneros’ Board of Directors has resolved to appoint Per Bjurbom as President and CEO with effect from 12 March 2026, whereby acting President and CEO Magnus Wikström will leave this position.
Metsä Group will once again employ 16–17-year-olds in summer jobs involving forest planting and yard maintenance at mill sites across Finland. These summer jobs provide young people with a safe and well-supervised opportunity to gain their first experience of working life.
Dear Exhibitors, Visitors and Business Partners,
Kimberly-Clark Corporation today announced the appointment of Francesco Tinto as Chief Information & Global Business Services (GBS) Officer, effective March 9, 2026. Tinto will report to Russ Torres, President and Chief Operating Officer of Kimberly-Clark, and serve on the company's executive leadership team.
Henrik Söderström has been appointed Metsä Fibre’s Senior Vice President, Sawn Timber Business and a member of Metsä Fibre's Management Team as of 1 April 2026. He will report to CEO Ismo Nousiainen. He moves into his new role from his position as SVP, Sales and Marketing at Metsä Wood.
BTG is pleased to announce the signature of a three-year Lifecycle Program Agreement with MPH1865 covering 13 consistency sensors installed at the Annonay mill. By formalizing this program, MP Hygiene reinforces its long-term vision: securing production reliability, reducing operational risk, and protecting the value of its strategic investment in next-generation tissue technology. Reliable consistency measurement is a key enabler of stable machine operation and optimized raw material usage.
Sofidel, one of the world's leading groups in the production of paper for hygienic and domestic use, known in particular in Italy and Europe for the Regina brand, celebrates its first 60 years since its foundation in 2026 .
Sofidel, a world leader in the production of paper for hygienic and domestic use, and known for its Regina brand, promoted a clean-up initiative this morning in the Municipality of Porcari, in collaboration with the Municipal Administration and Plastic Free , a volunteer organization committed to combating plastic pollution since 2019.
On March 3, Sofidel France inaugurated its second biomass boiler at its Frouard site, near Nancy, in eastern France. This strategic investment is central to the group's energy transition. This large-scale project, supported by Ademe (the French Agency for Ecological Transition) as part of the BCIAT 2022 program (Biomass Heat for Industry, Agriculture, and the Service Sector), marks a turning point for the site's energy independence.
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is initiating a production shutdown at its Joutseno pulp mill on 31 March 2026. The production shutdown is used to adjust pulp production to match the current uncertain demand situation in the Asian markets.
The Navigator Company has approved an investment of around €115 million in the installation of a new tissue paper production machine at the Aveiro industrial complex, with an annual capacity of 70,000 tonnes. The unit will support the operation acquired in the United Kingdom in 2024 and strengthen the Group's industrial integration in this segment, consolidating its growth strategy in Europe.
