The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy recognizes the Group among the "Excellences of the production system and Made in Italy", testifying to a history that combines Italian roots, global vision, innovation, and sustainability.
Arbex, a new global leader in tissue and hygiene, started operations last week as an independent business and unveileddetails of its brand, leadership team, and company structure. Announced in June 2025 as a $3.4 billion joint venture between Suzano, the world’s largest pulp supplier, and Kimberly-Clark Corporation the new business will manufacture, market and distribute consumer and professional products across more than 70 markets on five continents.
Lucart, the multinational paper group known for the Tenderly, Tutto, Lucart Professional and Grazie EcoNatural brands, today presented in Lucca its 21st Sustainability Report, which outlines the results achieved in 2025 and confirms the Group’s path towards an industrial model increasingly focused on decarbonisation, resource-use efficiency, circularity and social responsibility.
Tissue World, the global tissue industry's premier event, will make its highly anticipated debut in Portugal's vibrant capital from 7-9 April 2027 at Feira Internacional Lisboa.
As part of our partnership with Leancubator for the 8th edition of the Algeria Startup Challenge, we are launching two innovation challenges designed to address key industrial priorities. This first challenge focuses on industrial data valorization and invites participants to imagine the next generation of solutions capable of unlocking the full potential of operational data.
Cascades, a leader in the manufacturing of eco-friendly packaging and hygiene products, announces the installation of a state-of-the-art tissue converting line at its Granby, Quebec facility. This next-generation equipment will increase the site's production capacity while enhancing product quality. The installation of the new equipment, a $15 M investment, will take place over a period of 9 months. This builds on a $14 M investment made in recent years, for a total investment of $29 M.
The Navigator Company has announced the launch of gCELL, a new brand for its pulp portfolio, aligned with the differentiation and value creation it brings to the global pulp market. With gCELL, Navigator brings its pulp business under a unified and distinctive identity rooted in more than 70 years of expertise in Eucalyptus globulus pulp production.
Based on documented results at Södra Värö, Södra has decided to scale Viking Analytics’ AI platform, MultiViz, across the entire group. The framework agreement covers 3,650 sensors deployed across the mills in Värö, Mörrum, and Mönsterås, marking the next step in Södra’s commitment to data-driven, proactive maintenance.
22 new projects across Finland focusing on strengthening biodiversity and ecological restoration were selected for Metsä Group’s Funding programme for nature projects. A total of EUR 300 000 was granted. This year, several accepted projects combined concrete nature management measures, environmental education, and community involvement.
Al Ahalia Hospital recently organized a Beat the Heat Awareness Campaign, with Crown Paper Mill (CPM) and Ittihad Paper Mill (IPM) participating as special invitees.
The WEPA Group and the start-up Epyr have inaugurated France’s first thermal energy storage unit dedicated to the electrification of industrial heat at the WEPA site in Troyes. The inauguration was also attended by François Baroin, Mayor of Troyes and President of Troyes Champagne Métropole.
The prestigious “A” rating in the 2025 Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) recognizes the effectiveness of the Group’s supply chain decarbonization strategies
ABTCP (Brazilian Pulp and Paper Technical Association) in partnership with IPEF (Institute for ForestResearch and Studies), and TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry), will host ABTCP 2026 – 58th Pulp and Paper International Congress and Exhibition, from October 6 to 8 in São Paulo, at the Transamerica Expo Center.
Informa has confirmed that Tissue World Istanbul will return for 2026, taking place on 18–19 November at the Istanbul Congress Center, following a well-received edition in 2024.
Metsä Group marked the inauguration of its expanded and modernised tissue paper mill in Mariestad, Sweden, on 26 May. The opening ceremony was conducted by external representatives together with Metsä Group and Metsä Tissue leadership.
Valmet has been selected by Sappi Southern Africa to deliver a full EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) package for the replacement of recovery boiler components at the Saiccor Mill in South Africa. This upgrade of critical boiler parts will improve operational safety, reduce the risk of unplanned downtime and improve overall reliability of the mill.
Valmet will deliver a new stationary lime cooler for Heinzel Pöls pulp mill in Austria. The new cooler significantly improves the lime kiln’s energy efficiency compared to the existing rotary cooler, reduces maintenance needs, and enables the capacity increase of the existing lime kiln.
On the occasion of the 109th edition of the Giro d’Italia, for which Sofidel is an official sponsor through its Regina brand, the Porcari-based paper group presents 7 episodes featuring a journey through memory, historic rivalries, and the evolution of the cycling world.
To better meet growing customer and consumer demand for premium bath tissue and paper towels, Georgia-Pacific today announced that it has begun final engineering and planning for additional structured paper machines and associated converting equipment. The company expects to shorten project schedules and optimize capital deployment by leveraging existing site infrastructure and is evaluating its facilities in the central and western portions of the U.S. Site selections will be announced at a later date.
In the year of the company’s 60th anniversary, the 11th stage of the Corsa Rosa—officially sponsored by Regina, the Group’s flagship brand—will see its "KM 0" start at the headquarters on Via Giuseppe Lazzareschi in Porcari (Lucca).
The hygiene and health company Essity initiates a strategic review of the Consumer Tissue business area’s global operations. The review will evaluate strategic alternatives with the aim of creating the best possible conditions for the Consumer Tissue business and the Group to develop to their full potential and maximize value creation.
The 33rd edition of the China International Disposable Paper Expo (CIDPEX) was held from April 13 to 17, 2026, at the Nanjing International Expo Center, reaffirming its position as a leading global platform for the tissue and hygiene products industry.
Following the commissioning of a new biomass boiler in France in March, the Group – celebrating its 60th anniversary this year – has brought a new photovoltaic system into operation at its Rothley Lodge converting facility in Leicester, UK
Kimberly‑Clark Corporation today announced the organizational structure and key leadership that will become effective upon completion of its pending acquisition of Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE). The organizational structure, roles, and responsibilities reflect the fast-and-lean, balanced matrix approach that has built strong operating momentum at Kimberly-Clark since implementing its Powering Care strategy two years ago.
