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2025 Ecolab Watermark™ Study Reveals Hidden Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Ecolab, a global sustainability leader offering water solutions and services, today announced findings from its third annual Ecolab Watermark™ Study, which reports on water stewardship around the world. This year’s research highlights water’s connection to timely global trends, including new business opportunities from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer concern about its impact on vital natural resources.

François HENIN

TAPPI announces new President & CEO as longtime leader plans 2025 retirement

TAPPI, the leading association for the global pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and converting industries, today announced the appointment of Lawton C. Roberts as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 3, 2025. Roberts will succeed Larry N. Montague, who is set to retire at the end of the year after 19 years of distinguished leadership.

Stephane RICHARD

The 27th TECNICELPA International Conference opened in Tomar this week

The Portuguese city of Tomar, known for its rich Templar heritage, is hosting this week the 27th TECNICELPA International Conference – Forest Biobased Materials, gathering professionals from the pulp, paper, forest and biorefinery sectors.

Stephane RICHARD

Juha Vanhainen joins the Board of Directors of Metsäliitto Cooperative

At its meeting on 23 October 2025, the Supervisory Board of Metsäliitto Cooperative, the parent company of Metsä Group, elected Juha Vanhainen as a new member of the Board of Directors as of 1 January 2026.

François HENIN

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.

François HENIN

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.

François HENIN

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

François HENIN

Lucart signs an agreement to acquire control of Cartindustria Eurocarta, one of Europe’s leading independent converters in the professional hygiene market

François HENIN

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

François HENIN

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

François HENIN

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.

François HENIN

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.

François HENIN

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.

François HENIN

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.

François HENIN

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

François HENIN

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.

François HENIN

Kimberly-Clark Appoints Stacey Valy Panayiotou as Chief Human Resources Officer

Kimberly-Clark Corporation today announced the appointment of Stacey Valy Panayiotou to Chief Human Resources Officer, effective September 10th. Panayiotou will succeed interim Chief Human Resources Officer Viviane Cury, who will resume her prior role as Vice President, Talent Business Partner for North America.

François HENIN

Metsä Fibre receives EcoVadis’s highest level of recognition for the 7th time

Metsä Fibre, part of Metsä Group, has once again achieved EcoVadis’ highest Platinum-level recognition for its long-term sustainability work. Since 2019, Metsä Fibre has consistently been among the top one percent of pulp, paper, and cardboard manufacturers evaluated by EcoVadis.

François HENIN

Grigeo Group embarks on historic expansion: more than €106 million investment to double paper production

One of the largest paper and wood industry groups in the Baltic States, Grigeo Group AB, is embarking on a record-breaking investment programme of more than €106 million in the expansion of its tissue paper business. This is the largest expansion project in the Group's history, doubling tissue production to 140,000 tonnes per year and strengthening Grigeo Group's position as one of the region's leaders.

François HENIN

Intertrade Hellas selects ABB quality control system to optimize tissue production

ABB has been awarded a new contract by the Greek tissue producer Intertrade Hellas S.A. to supply its quality control system (QCS) to existing and new tissue machines at the company’s Inofyta facility in South East Greece. The project includes ABB’s Network Platform (NP) 1200-based QCS platform with integrated sensors and controls, designed to improve product consistency, process efficiency and data visibility across production lines.

Stephane RICHARD