The promise of bio-based molecules on the agenda of the Atip Technical Day in Grenoble

The promise of bio-based molecules on the agenda of the Atip Technical Day in Grenoble

For its second Technical Day of the year, the Technical Association of the French Paper Industry (Atip) chose to address the topic of bio-based molecules on June 25th in Grenoble (southeast of France). The day before, a visit to Fregata Hygiène, in Charavines, which produces tissue paper, was organized, followed by a convivial dinner at the famous Café Table Ronde in Grenoble.

François HENIN François HENIN
AFVP annual seminar returns to Divonne-les-Bains

AFVP annual seminar returns to Divonne-les-Bains

The French Association of Pulp Suppliers (AFVP) is hosting its awaited annual seminar today, June 19th, 2025, at the prestigious Grand Hôtel in Divonne-les-Bains. This traditional gathering brings together key players from the pulp and paper industry for a day of networking, market insights, and strategic discussions.

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Abu Dhabi to host the region’s premier trade events in 2026: Paper & Tissue Show, Recycle & Packaging Show, and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show  The Paper & Tissue Show 2026 returns stronger than ever — now co-located with two new specialized exhibitions

Abu Dhabi to host the region’s premier trade events in 2026: Paper & Tissue Show, Recycle & Packaging Show, and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show The Paper & Tissue Show 2026 returns stronger than ever — now co-located with two new specialized exhibitions

The Paper & Tissue Show 2026 returns stronger than ever — now co-located with two new specialized exhibitions: the Recycle & Packaging Show and the Hygiene & Nonwoven Show, taking place from March 31 to April 2, 2026 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi.

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Suzano and Kimberly-Clark announce the creation of a global tissue company operating in over 70 countries

Suzano and Kimberly-Clark announce the creation of a global tissue company operating in over 70 countries

Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, and Kimberly-Clark, a global leader in the consumer staples industry, today announced the creation of a US$3.4 billion joint venture focused on the manufacture, marketing and distribution of consumer and professional tissue products, such as toilet paper, napkins, paper towels and facial tissues in over 70 countries. Suzano will acquire a 51 percent interest in the new entity, with Kimberly-Clark holding a 49 percent interest.

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Timo Ahonen appointed SVP, Pulp Production of Metsä Fibre

Timo Ahonen appointed SVP, Pulp Production of Metsä Fibre

Timo Ahonen has been appointed Metsä Fibre’s Senior Vice President, Pulp Production and a member of Metsä Fibre's Management Team as of 1 August 2025. He will report to CEO Ismo Nousiainen. Currently, Ahonen is working at Metsä Board as VP, Tako board mill. Mikko Nieminen, the current SVP, Pulp Production, will transition to Metsä Tissue as Senior Vice President, Technology.

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Investment in a new paper machine and converting capacity at the WEPA site in Bridgend

Investment in a new paper machine and converting capacity at the WEPA site in Bridgend

The aim of the WEPA Group is to offer high-quality products as a reliable partner for its customers. To also ensure this in the future and to expand its competitiveness, the WEPA Group has announced significant investments at its site in Bridgend, UK. The main focus is on the construction of a new paper machine with a planned annual production capacity of 70,000 tons. Furthermore, there will be two new converting lines and a complete modernisation of the palletising of the site. The project shall be realised within the next two years.

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Valmet to supply a fifth Advantage tissue production line to Lila Group in Turkey

Valmet to supply a fifth Advantage tissue production line to Lila Group in Turkey

Valmet is to supply a complete Valmet Advantage DCT 200 tissue line to the Turkish tissue manufacturer Lila Group’s new mill in Erzurum, in the eastern part of Turkey. The TM 5 line will be equipped with stock preparation, a rewinder, and an extensive automation package to achieve high efficiency and low energy consumption in production.

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The 20th International Paper Expo – China awaits you in Guangzhou on June 5-7

The 20th International Paper Expo – China awaits you in Guangzhou on June 5-7

The 20th International Pulp & Paper Industry Expo - China (abbreviated as Paper Expo China) will be held at the Poly World Trade Center in Pazhou District, Guangzhou, from June 5th to 7th, 2025. Since its inception in 2004, after 20 years of development and progress, the expo has emerged as one of the premier events in the paper industry, catering to 250,000 industry clients.

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Ulrika Kolsrud new President and CEO of Essity

Ulrika Kolsrud new President and CEO of Essity

Essity’s Board of Directors has today appointed Ulrika Kolsrud as President and CEO. Ulrika Kolsrud will assume her position on June 1, 2025. Currently, she holds the position as President of Essity’s business unit Health & Medical. She succeeds Magnus Groth, who earlier this year informed the Board that he will leave his position during the year.

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Paper Eurasia 2025: A landmark gathering for the paper industry in Istanbul

Paper Eurasia 2025: A landmark gathering for the paper industry in Istanbul

The Paper Eurasia exhibition and conference, currently taking place this week at the Istanbul Expo Center, has positioned itself as a pivotal event for the paper and cardboard industries across Eurasia and beyond. Drawing participants and exhibitors from more than 30 countries, the event has become a key platform for dialogue, business exchange, and strategic vision.

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Kimberly-Clark announces plans to invest over $2 Billion to Expand US Manufacturing, Accelerate Innovation and Fuel Growth

Kimberly-Clark announces plans to invest over $2 Billion to Expand US Manufacturing, Accelerate Innovation and Fuel Growth

Kimberly-Clark Corporation today announced plans to invest over $2 billion over the next 5 years in its North America business, marking the company's largest domestic expansion in more than 30 years. Amid rising demand for its consumer brands, which include Huggies® diapers, Kleenex® tissue, Depend® incontinence products, Scott® kitchen towels, and Cottonelle® bath tissue, these investments will significantly enhance its US manufacturing capacity, accelerate its innovation plans and support its ambitious growth targets.

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ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2025: A double anniversary and a forward-looking congress

ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2025: A double anniversary and a forward-looking congress

The ZELLCHEMING Association will celebrate two major milestones in 2025: 120 years since its founding and the 75th edition of the ZELLCHEMING-Expo. Together, these anniversaries mark 195 years of dedication to the pulp and paper industry — a legacy to be honored with a special edition of the Expo & Congress, held from July 1 to 3 at the RheinMain CongressCenter (RMCC) in Wiesbaden.

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