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.
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.
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.
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.
Lucart signs an agreement to acquire control of Cartindustria Eurocarta, one of Europe’s leading independent converters in the professional hygiene market
Lucart signs an agreement to acquire control of Cartindustria Eurocarta, one of Europe’s leading independent converters in the professional hygiene market
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New CEO announced for Georgia-Pacific after retirement of Christian Fischer
Georgia-Pacific announced last week that Christian Fischer, president and CEO, is retiring from the company at the end of October and will work to transition his responsibilities beginning in August. Christian joined Georgia-Pacific in 1989 and has held numerous leadership roles. He was named president and CEO in 2017.
Cascades invests over $5.3 million in its Granby, Quebec plant
Cascades, a leader in environmentally responsible packaging and hygiene product manufacturing, announces recent investments of over $5.3 million at its Granby, Quebec tissue plant to increase the capacity of two strategic production lines and enhance product quality.
50% tariff by the USA on Brazilian pulp and paper imports: risks and opportunities
The recent imposition of a 50% tariff by the USA on Brazilian pulp and paper imports, coupled with the ongoing Section 301 investigation, has fundamentally altered the competitive landscape of the Latin American forest products industry. For producers and buyers in the region, this presents a complex scenario of both significant risks and new opportunities.
CIDPEX is coming to Dubai
The China National Pulp and Paper Research Institute (CNPPRI) presents CIDPEX Middle East at Paper Arabia 2025 from September 2-4 in Dubai. This premier event will spotlight the tissue and hygiene products industry, featuring tissue paper, diapers, sanitary napkins, wipes, machinery, and healthcare products.