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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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

Stephane RICHARD

J&F buys Paper Excellence's stake in Eldorado Brasil Celulose and ends litigation

On May 15, J&F made a cash payment of R$15 billion to acquire all of the shares in Eldorado Brasil Celulose held by Paper Excellence.

François HENIN

Istanbul to Host Leading Global Players in the Tissue Paper and Technologies Sector!

Paper & Tissue Expo Istanbul 2025, which will bring together the tissue paper and related technologies industry, will open its doors at the Istanbul Congress Center from May 26 to 28. Organized by Dash Fuarcılık, the three-day exhibition will host leading companies and professional visitors under one roof.

François HENIN

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

François HENIN

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.

Stephane RICHARD

Kimberly-Clark Promotes Russ Torres to President and Chief Operating Officer

Kimberly-Clark Corporation today announced that Russ Torres, President, North America, has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

François HENIN

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.

François HENIN

European Tissue Symposium (ETS) takes chair of the European Paper Recycling Council (EPRC)

The European Paper Recycling Council is pleased to announce the appointment of its new chair Valeria Salvadori, representing EPRC member the European Tissue Symposium. She will take the helm of the Council for a two- year period as of April 2025, taking over from Andrea Orallo, Director for Recycling at ASPAPEL, who represented Cepi.

François HENIN

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.

Stephane RICHARD

Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference returns to São Paulo for landmark 20th edition

Global experts and varied industry stakeholders will meet at the Forest Products Latin America Conference 2025, for two days of networking and insights into the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the pulp, paper and packaging industry.

Stephane RICHARD

SOFIDEL enters into stalking horse asset purchase agreement to acquire certain assets of ROYAL PAPER

Sofidel just announced the entry into a Stalking Horse Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) to acquire certain assets of Royal Interco, LLC (“Royal Paper”).

François HENIN

Fortissue launches world's first fully electric tissue machine in collaboration with Toscotec

Stephane RICHARD

Tissue World Düsseldorf 2025 opens with key industry leaders sharing strategic insights

The Tissue World Conference and Exhibition officially opened its doors today in Düsseldorf, bringing together leading voices from the global tissue industry. Moderated by industry expert Jonathan Roberts, the opening conference sessions set the tone for three days of high-level discussion, networking, and business development.

Stephane RICHARD

Maurizio Patarnello named new CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding

Maurizio Patarnello brings over 30 years of exceptional leadership from global giants, where he successfully led multi-billion-dollar businesses, drove market expansion, and spearheaded digital transformation across 35 countries. His expertise will be instrumental to strengthen a leadership position and pursue new growth opportunities for Fine Hygienic Holding.

François HENIN

SOFIDEL: 2024 consolidated financial statement shows growth, driven by investments in North America

Consolidated Net Sales at €3.225 billion, EBITDA at 17.85%. The Shareholders' Meeting appoints the new Board of Directors of Sofidel SpA.

François HENIN

Ontex completes the divestment of its Brazilian business to Softys

Ontex Group NV, a leading international developer and producer of personal care products, announces that it has completed the divestment of its Brazilian business activities to Softys S.A., a personal hygiene company with operations across Latin America and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Empresas CMPC S.A., headquartered in Chile.

François HENIN

Sofidel’s 2024 consolidated financial statement shows growth, driven by investments in North America

The Shareholders' Meeting of Sofidel closes 2024 with positive economic and financial results.

Stephane RICHARD

ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2025: Two good reasons to celebrate and a congress that has its finger on the pulse!

In 2025, ZELLCHEMING - the Association of Pulp and Paper Chemists and Engineers - looks back on 120 years of association history. At the same time the ZELLCHEMING-Expo celebrates its 75th anniversary. The two anniversaries have been combined - to celebrate 195 years in style!

Stephane RICHARD

Pulp & Paper Alliance announces inaugural conference in Barcelona

The Pulp & Paper Alliance, a dedicated logistics network for the pulp and paper industry recently founded at the end of 2024, is excited to announce its inaugural conference, taking place September 15–17, 2025, at the Intercontinental, an IHG Hotel in Barcelona, Spain.

Stephane RICHARD

ABB launches a generative AI solution to safeguard industrial expertise and empower workforces

ABB today announced the introduction of ABB Ability™ Industrial Knowledge Vault, a generative AI-driven solution designed to solve the growing challenge of knowledge loss in industrial environments. Industrial Knowledge Vault, using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, can store, retain and safeguard critical expertise while actively transforming that knowledge into step-by-step workflows. This enables workers to quickly access and apply best practices, empowering businesses to run leaner while preserving safe operations.

Stephane RICHARD

Södra Cell repeats order for ABB advanced process control after success in multiple mills

ABB has built on its relationship with Södra Cell, Sweden’s largest forest-owner association and leading pulp manufacturer, and will deploy advanced process control (APC) at the Mörrum mill. The new order comes under a strategic partnership between the two companies as they fulfil an ambition to develop new levels of efficiency, engagement and digitalization across the producer’s operations.

François HENIN

Kimberly-Clark's plant in Koblenz, Germany, is on the road to 100% renewable energy by 2029.

We are proud to share the news that our site in Koblenz, Germany, is on path to 100% renewable energy by 2029 – a global first for a Kimberly-Clark tissue manufacturing facility.

François HENIN