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Veolia announces the appointment of Nicole Springer to lead strategic Mobile Water & Integrated Services business

Veolia, the international company specialized in water, waste and energy management, announced today the appointment of Nicole Springer as CEO of Mobile Water and Integrated Services for its water technologies activities. In this role, Nicole will lead the global business line dedicated to services and mobile units, accelerating the deployment of Veolia's unique mobile fleet — the largest in the industry — and expanding its emergency response capabilities, helping clients ensure business continuity while meeting increasingly stringent environmental requirements.

Stephane RICHARD

Paper Academy is launching this Tuesday, July 1st !

What is Paper Academy ?

François HENIN

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

SCA updates MTN program, publishes prospectus and publishes an updated Green Bond Framwork

Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (publ) on May 8, 2018 established a Medium Term Note program (MTN) with a loan framework amounting to SEK 8 billion. Up to and including June 25, 2025 SCA has issued SEK 6.7 billion under the MTN program, of which SEK 4,5 billion is outstanding.

François HENIN

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.

Stephane RICHARD

Sofidel finalizes the acquisition of Royal Paper’s assets in the United States

The agreement was announced on April 9. All necessary approval and closing procedures and conditions have been satisfied. With four new facilities, Sofidel further strengthens its production footprint in the North American market, which today accounts for 50% of the Group’s total revenue.

François HENIN

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.

Stephane RICHARD

Kruger Products Inaugurates New LDC Plant in Sherbrooke

A historic investment of nearly $1 billion in the region since 2018 to create a major tissue product manufacturing hub in North America.

François HENIN

Lucart presents its 20th Sustainability Report: “Our Vision Lights Up the Future”

Lucart, the multinational paper group known for the Tenderly, Lucart Professional, and Grazie EcoNatural brands, presented its 20th Sustainability Report today at the National Museum of Science and Technology “Leonardo da Vinci” in Milan.

François HENIN

Official Announcement: CPM’s Rail Direct CO₂ Emission Certification Ceremony.

François HENIN

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.

Stephane RICHARD

Valmet announces a new strategy, ‘Lead the Way’, and publishes new 2030 financial targets

Valmet is holding its Capital Markets Day 2025 tomorrow June 5, 2025, presenting its new strategy and 2030 financial targets designed to deliver a step-up improvement in financial performance, growth, and ability to transform industries towards a regenerative tomorrow.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

François HENIN

Metsä Fibre’s change negotiations at Joutseno and Rauma mills ended

The change negotiations held at Metsä Fibre’s Joutseno and Rauma pulp mills and the Rauma sawmill on possible temporary layoffs up to 90 days have ended.

François HENIN

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