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.
In response to customer demand, we’re delighted to announce that all three of our pulp mills are now talc free.
SCA has appointed Klas Nilsson as its new SVP Sustainability and Communications. Klas will assume the position in the autumn of 2026 and will be a member of SCA’s Management Team.
AFT (Aikawa Fiber Technologies) is pleased to announce a successful tissue optimization project at Partex Tissue Limited, part of the Partex Star Group, in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The nomination committee has adjusted its proposal for the composition of the board prior to the general meeting and proposes that the board consist of nine members. The reason is that Anna Karin Hatt has chosen to withdraw her candidacy at her own request.
M. Sc. (Tech), Executive MBA Laura Lundell has been appointed as SVP, Strategy of Metsä Fibre and a member of the Metsä Fibre Management Team as of 1 June 2026. In her role, she will report to CEO Ismo Nousiainen. Lundell has several years of experience in strategy and business development roles within the pulp industry.
The Board of Directors of Södra is submitting a revised proposal for profit distribution for consideration by the General Meeting to be held on 2 June in Jönköping.
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.
Valmet will start change negotiations in Finland in accordance with the Finnish Co-operation Act on May 4, 2026. The plan under negotiations may include temporary layoffs of less than 90 days.
On 27 April, the Toulouse Commercial Court ruled on the future of the French market pulp producer Fibre Excellence. The company has been placed in administration with a six-month observation period, “during which an economic and social assessment will be carried out and proposals put forward regarding the continuation or sale of the business.” Fibre Excellence’s management must appear in court on 3 June, with the court due to rule on the company’s situation on 17 June.
Södra delivered a positive result for the first quarter of 2026. The result was strongly impacted by the divestment of Södra’s forest holdings in the Baltics. A challenging market environment distinguished the quarter with weak demand and a continued imbalance between the raw material market and the markets for Södra’s products.
The management and employee representatives of Fibre Excellence appeared before the Toulouse Commercial Court on Tuesday 21 April. An application for administration with business continuity has been made. According to the company, “this step is part of a clear commitment to finding a solution that will preserve the combined production of market pulp and renewable electricity in France, as well as the jobs and partners who have supported the group during this difficult period. This procedure should enable us to examine the most appropriate solutions to ensure the company’s long-term viability under the best possible conditions. Management would like to thank the Minister for Industry, the President of the Occitanie Region, the President of the Sud Region, the trade unions and all employees committed to finding a sustainable solution.” The court’s ruling will be handed down on 27 April.
Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. today announced that the Company is engaged in a formal process to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value. In connection with the strategic alternatives review, the Company has engaged Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC as its financial advisor and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz as its legal counsel.
On April 17, Fibre (FE) issued the following press release: “Following the latest discussions between the shareholder and the State, no solution has been found to prevent the group from being placed under the protection of the Commercial Court. Following the filing of the declaration of cessation of payments on April 15, the court will hear from management and employee representatives on April 21, before issuing its ruling on April 27 regarding the continuation of operations. To date, industrial activity continues. Management thanks the Occitanie and Sud Regions, as well as the State, for their sustained involvement in the effort to avoid insolvency proceedings.”
Automation is no longer a nice-to-have but optional efficiency tool. It is now a strategic necessity that belongs on the board agenda, to be discussed alongside AI. In a world of geopolitical uncertainties, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, cost pressures, energy insecurity and high expectations for uptime, companies that deploy automation will be far better placed to remain resilient, competitive and – ultimately – relevant.
Together with its partner company, emtec Electronic North Amercia, the German company emtec Electronic GmbH will present its technical innovations for process optimization to all interested visitors at TappiCon 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, emtec will participate in the panel discussion “Tissue Softness Workshop” on the final day of the event.
Running for over three decades Tissue World is proud to bring North America’s largest tissue trade show and conference to Miami’s beachfront. The event will welcome over 2000 attendees, 150+ exhibitors and industry leaders for a week dedicated to trade, technology, and navigating a rapidly evolving landscape of raw materials, supply chain, and business opportunities.
Xuan Mai Paper has started up its second deinking pulp (DIP) line supplied by international technology group ANDRITZ at its mill in Ho Chi Minh City, strengthening its capacity for high-quality recycled tissue production.
Amid persistent tensions in the industrial wood market, exacerbated by supply difficulties linked to recent severe weather in southwestern France, Fibre Excellence has announced a temporary halt to production at its Saint-Gaudens pulp mill for two weeks, from March 16 to March 30.
Koro Viet Nam Tissue Paper Joint Stock Company has awarded international technology group ANDRITZ a contract to supply two tissue production lines for its mill in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, supporting the company’s entry into the tissue market. Start-up is planned for the first half of 2027.
BTG is pleased to announce the signature of a three-year Lifecycle Program Agreement with MPH1865 covering 13 consistency sensors installed at the Annonay mill. By formalizing this program, MP Hygiene reinforces its long-term vision: securing production reliability, reducing operational risk, and protecting the value of its strategic investment in next-generation tissue technology. Reliable consistency measurement is a key enabler of stable machine operation and optimized raw material usage.
Once again this year, the Leipzig-based emtec Electronic GmbH will be exhibiting its innovative measuring instruments at IMPS 2026 in Munich. From March 17 to 19, the event will focus on advances in paper and board production.
Valmet has received an order to deliver a complete Valmet IQ Quality Control System to Papeterie Le Bourray, a global leader in recycled tissue paper, for its new production line in France. The solution will help ensure superior product quality, enhance process stability, and achieve significant savings in raw materials and energy, supporting the company’s commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.
ABB has introduced its Automation Extended program, a strategic evolution of its distributed control systems (DCS), designed to help industries modernize without disruption. Building on ABB’s long-
