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.
Three Tissue machines. Three projects in Europe. And a new chapter in Hergen’s international journey.
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.
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
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.
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.
The international paper, tissue, packaging and hygiene industries are coming together in London as Paper & Tissue Show London makes its UK debut at ExCeL London on 11–12 November 2026, alongside the Packaging & Recycle Show London and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show London.
LatamPaper will return to Mexico City on June 9–10, 2027, bringing together Latin American papermakers and international technology suppliers.
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.
Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, is starting change negotiations concerning potential temporary lay-offs at its Joutseno pulp mill. The negotiations will involve the entire personnel of the mill, approximately 160 people in total.
Essity's gradual transfer of tissue production from its Medellín plant to Cajicá continues to fuel conflict with union Sinaltrafamilia, with talks still unresolved more than a month after the dispute began.
A new deadline has been granted to continue pulp production operations at the Fibre Excellence Saint-Gaudens plant in Southern France. According to Agence France-Presse reports quoted by La Tribune and L'Usine Nouvelle, the Toulouse Commercial Court granted additional time on August 24 to allow the takeover bid submitted that day to be refined and improved by September 3. The court will then review the offer five days later, on September 8.
Construction of a new paper mill to produce tissue base paper for 3- and 4-ply toilet paper rolls made from virgin pulp is scheduled to begin in autumn 2027.
Birch fibres support paper and board production by combining high tensile strength with a smooth surface and good printability. Easy refining and efficient furnish optimisation help improve process control, reduce energy demand and support consistent quality.
The Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference 2026 concluded in São Paulo on 12 August, gathering more than 50 speakers and around 400 industry participants over two days. Discussions ranged from China's growing influence on global fiber markets to climate risks, investment strategies and the long-term competitiveness of Latin America's forest products sector.
Paper & Tissue Show 2027 moves to March, returns to ADNEC Abu Dhabi
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.
Hygiene and health company Essity has entered into an agreement to acquire Kenvue’s feminine care business in Brazil, including the market-leading brands Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. The purchase price amounts to USD 284m (approximately SEK 2.7bn) on a cash and debt-free basis. The acquisition strengthens Essity’s position as a market leader in feminine care in Latin America.
The following are the latest highlights from Essity's operations around the world, covering developments across the group between April and July 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.
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
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
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 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.
