Kimberly-Clark and Kenvue Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Kimberly-Clark's Acquisition of Kenvue
Key Milestone in Creating a Global Health and Wellness Leader - Transaction Expected to Close in the Second Half of 2026
Registration now open for Tissue World Miami
Tissue World Miami, North America’s largest and most influential tissue exhibition and conference is back and set to make history in 2026! Launched in 2002, this flagship event has become the ultimate meeting point for the global tissue industry, and this year’s edition promises to be the biggest and most impactful yet.
Driving competitiveness and sustainability: What to expect at the Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026
The Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026 returns to Barcelona on March 9–11, bringing together 300+ senior decision makers from across Europe’s pulp, paper, packaging, and recycling value chain to exchange insight and engage in high-value strategic discussions.
Registration Now Open for Tissue World Miami – Early Bird Ends Friday!
Tissue World Miami, North America’s largest and most influential tissue exhibition and conference is back and set to make history in 2026! Launched in 2002, this flagship event has become the ultimate meeting point for the global tissue industry, and this year’s edition promises to be the biggest and most impactful yet.
SOFIDEL returns to advertising with ROTOLONI REGINA
A new advertising campaign featuring one of Sofidel's flagship products, Rotoloni Regina, will air starting Sunday, January 11.
Best wishes for 2026 from the TissueFIRST Team
A happy and successful year 2026 to our industry colleagues around the world!
Paperex 2025: 17th edition to unite global leaders from the pulp, paper and packaging ecosystem in India
Informa Markets in India, the country's leading organiser of B2B exhibitions, today announced the 17th edition of Paperex, the world's largest exhibition and conference dedicated to the pulp, paper, packaging, and allied industries. Scheduled from 3–6 December 2025 at Yashobhoomi (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi, the four-day event will bring together global paper and packaging leaders in a celebration of innovation, sustainability, and business transformation.
Suzano joins forces with INSEAD to deliver cutting edge research into aligning business practices and sustainable development
The Brazilian pulp and tissue producer Suzano announces a strategic partnership with INSEAD, the Business School for the World, as part of its centenary initiative. In collaboration with INSEAD, Suzano will support cutting-edge academic research and education, focused on aligning business practices with sustainable development through projects focused on practical approaches for bridging profit, people, and the planet.
Bellmer successfully closes the acquisition of Cellwood Machinery AB
Bellmer announced earlier this week the successful closing of its acquisition of Cellwood Machinery AB, a globally recognized Swedish manufacturer of systems for wastepaper recycling and bioenergy pre-treatment.
Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026 arrives in Barcelona to navigate volatility
As global supply chains continue to face unprecedented shifts, the 28th Fastmarkets Forest Products Europe Conference 2026 will convene over 300 senior executives, economists, and sustainability leaders in Barcelona to deliver clarity, strategy and foresight to Europe’s paper, pulp, and packaging industries.
Paper & Tissue Show, Hygiene & Nonwoven Show, and Packaging & Recycle Show: A trilogy of industrial excellence in the MENA region
The 11th Paper & Tissue Show, Hygiene & Nonwoven Show, and Packaging & Recycle Show, scheduled for 2026 in Abu Dhabi and London, will convene industry professionals from around the globe. This strategic trio of exhibitions offers an unparalleled platform encompassing the entire value chain, set to redefine industrial excellence across the MENA region.
ANTEX Asia 2025 opens in Bangkok – Strengthening knowledge, collaboration and market growth in nonwovens
The Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia 2025) officially opens today at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand, bringing together professionals from across the nonwovens industry for three days of learning and collaboration. Running through 31 October 2025, the Expo connects regional and international companies across materials, machinery and applications to exchange knowledge, explore new market opportunities, and advance the sector’s development in Southeast Asia.
TAPPI announces new President & CEO as longtime leader plans 2025 retirement
TAPPI, the leading association for the global pulp, paper, tissue, packaging, and converting industries, today announced the appointment of Lawton C. Roberts as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 3, 2025. Roberts will succeed Larry N. Montague, who is set to retire at the end of the year after 19 years of distinguished leadership.
The 27th TECNICELPA International Conference opened in Tomar this week
Advancing tissue excellence: Papeterie Le Bourray's 20-year journey with ISRA VISION The Portuguese city of Tomar, known for its rich Templar heritage, is hosting this week the 27th TECNICELPA International Conference – Forest Biobased Materials, gathering professionals from the pulp, paper, forest and biorefinery sectors.
ANTEX Asia 2025 to unite global nonwovens industry leaders at premier conference on growth and sustainability
The Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia 2025), Southeast Asia’s only dedicated trade show for nonwovens materials, machinery, and finished products, will take place from 29-31 October 2025 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand. Positioned in the heart of ASEAN’s manufacturing hub, this year’s edition will feature a premier international conference, bringing together global industry leaders to address global perspectives, regional investment outlooks, and sustainable development, offering actionable insights for businesses across the nonwovens value chain.
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.
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.
ReMatter-ReMaflex: when paper becomes light, shape, and identity
Maflex recently launched the creative project ReMatter-ReMaflex through its official LinkedIn company page. The initiative was born with a simple yet meaningful goal: to give new life to old corporate brochures. A tangible gesture of reuse that becomes storytelling—of matter transforming without losing its value, instead gaining a new one through dialogue with art.
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.
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.
ANTEX Asia 2025: Southeast Asia’s leading nonwovens expo returns to Bangkok amid strong market growth
The Asia Nonwovens Technology Expo (ANTEX Asia 2025) will take place from 29–31 October 2025 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Thailand. Backed by the Thailand Textile Institute (THTI) and the Thai Nonwoven Fabrics Industry Trade Association (TNFA), the event comes at a time of accelerated growth in Southeast Asia’s nonwovens industry, fueled by rising demand across sectors such as healthcare, automotive, construction, and sustainable packaging.
Essity awarded supplier engagement leader by CDP for sixth consecutive year
Hygiene and health company Essity has, for the sixth consecutive year, been acknowledged for its leadership in sustainability by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP. Essity has been recognized on CDP's 2024 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard list for its efforts in involving suppliers in climate change initiatives.
Latin America's tissue leaders meet in August in Sao Paolo
Latin America's tissue leaders meet in August
Group Stepak Bourdin enters into advanced and exclusive discussions with a view to acquiring Le Nappage and Sodipan Table
Group Stepak Bourdin announces that it has entered into exclusive discussions with a view to acquiring Le Nappage, a leading French industrial player in the single-use tableware sector. This transaction is part of an ambitious and sustainable