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Suzano acquires shareholding in Imetame Logística Porto project in Brazil’s Espírito Santo state

Suzano announced earlier this week the acquisition of a 10 percent stake in Imetame Logística Porto through an agreement with the Imetame Group. The project, currently under construction in Brazil’s Espírito Santo state, has been designed to include five specialized port terminals. The deal includes the transfer of strategically-located land owned by Suzano that will be used to support development of the port project, without affecting the operational or economic performance at Suzano’s nearby Aracruz unit.

Stephane RICHARD

Key takeaways from Fastmarkets' Latin America Forest Products Conference 2026

The Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference 2026 concluded in São Paulo on 12 August, gathering more than 50 speakers and around 400 industry participants over two days. Discussions ranged from China's growing influence on global fiber markets to climate risks, investment strategies and the long-term competitiveness of Latin America's forest products sector.

Stephane RICHARD

Softys Perú recognised for value chain management

The Peruvian branch of the tissue producer Softys has won the Value Chains category at the Empresa con Gestión Sostenible (EGS) 2025 awards, an initiative of Perú Sostenible that evaluates companies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance to strengthen competitiveness and recognise sustainability achievements. The distinction was based on a comprehensive assessment, grounded in internationally recognised standards and frameworks, of how companies embed these principles into their business decisions and practices.

Stephane RICHARD

Metsä Fibre to start change negotiations on potential temporary lay-offs at Kemi bioproduct mill

Stephane RICHARD

Essity acquires feminine care business in Brazil

Hygiene and health company Essity has entered into an agreement to acquire Kenvue’s feminine care business in Brazil, including the market-leading brands Carefree, Sempre Livre and o.b. The purchase price amounts to USD 284m (approximately SEK 2.7bn) on a cash and debt-free basis. The acquisition strengthens Essity’s position as a market leader in feminine care in Latin America.

François HENIN

Mercer Stendal reduces fossil CO₂ emissions

Mercer Stendal, a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., is converting the fuel supply for the lime kiln at the Arneburg pulp mill in Germany. With a total budget of 34.6 million euros, the lime kiln, which is currently operated with natural gas, will be converted to biomass firing.

Stephane RICHARD

Suzano reports Adjusted EBITDA of R$4.7 billion in the second quarter of 2026

Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, announced its results for the second quarter of 2026 , reporting higher prices, stronger volumes and improvements in Adjusted EBITDA and operating cash generation compared to the previous quarter. The quarterly results reflect the competitiveness and resilience of Suzano’s operations in a quarter marked by foreign exchange headwinds and pressure on input costs driven by higher oil prices affecting the industry as a whole.

Stephane RICHARD

The Navigator Company launches Amoos Selection, a new range combining performance and circularity

The Navigator Company continues its commitment to sustainable innovation with the launch of Amoos Selection, a new range of tissue products that combines circular economy, high performance, and strict safety standards.

François HENIN

Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference 2026 returns to São Paulo as the key meeting point for deals and supply chain strategy

São Paulo, August 10–12 – two and a half days of market intelligence and senior-level networking

Stephane RICHARD

Arbex: a new global leader in tissue and hygiene

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.

Stephane RICHARD

AFVP holds its 2026 annual seminar in Divonne-les-Bains

The Association Française des Vendeurs de Pâtes (AFVP) gathered around 40 professionals from the French pulp supply sector on Thursday 26 June 2026 for its annual seminar, held once again at the Grand Hôtel in Divonne-les-Bains.

Stephane RICHARD

Navigator Launches Amoos Fresh: The New Scented Toilet Paper with Long-Lasting Freshness and Microplastic-Free Technology

Amoos Fresh is the new scented toilet paper from the Amoos brand, developed by The Navigator Company using the exclusive Air Sense™ technology—an innovative micro-encapsulation solution completely free of microplastics. This technology gradually releases fragrance when activated by movement, ensuring a prolonged sensation of freshness.

François HENIN

Lisbon to host Tissue World for the first time in 2027

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.

Stephane RICHARD

Cristián Infante of Arauco named Fastmarkets Latin America CEO of the Year 2026

Fastmarkets, the leading price reporting agency for commodities market pricing, news, and analysis, has named Cristián Infante of Arauco as Latin America CEO of the Year 2026. The award will be presented during the annual Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference, taking place in Brazil from August 10–12.

Stephane RICHARD

ABTCP 2026 places bioeconomy at the center of the pulp and paper industry’s strategy

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.

Stephane RICHARD

Tissue World returns to Istanbul for 2026

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.

Stephane RICHARD

Stories that never end": Regina launches video podcast chronicling sixty years of italian cycling

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.

François HENIN

The french group SIMAGEC joins the STERIMED adventure

Sterimed, a global leader in medical packaging, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Simagec

François HENIN

Essity initiates strategic review of the Consumer Tissue business area

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.

Stephane RICHARD

The Navigator Company strengthens its presence in France with the launch of Mr. Propre paper towels

Manufactured and marketed by The Navigator Company under license from Procter & Gamble (P&G), the new Mr Propre paper towel product line marks a strategic milestone in the group’s tissue business evolution within the French market. The partnership with P&G—a global leader in consumer goods—confirms Navigator’s industrial, operational, and qualitative capacity to develop and manage leading brands in highly competitive categories.

François HENIN

CIDPEX 2026 concludes successfully in Nanjing as 2027 edition already scheduled

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.

Stephane RICHARD

Navigator raises tissue prices by 5% to 7% to mitigate cost inflation

The Navigator Company announced today an increase of between 5% and 7% in the prices of its tissue papers (toilet paper, napkins, kitchen rolls, hand towels, among others) in all markets where it operates, applicable to shipments from 1st May 2026. The measure aims to respond to inflationary pressure resulting from the significant and widespread increase in costs recorded in recent months.

François HENIN

Ence highlights at its Annual General Meeting its position as a driver of energy independence

The Spanish pulp and energy producer held Ence its Annual General Meeting, at which all proposed resolutions on the agenda were approved. During his address, the Chairman, Ignacio Colmenares, highlighted that the company is a driver of energy independence, particularly in an international context marked by increasing geopolitical tensions.

Stephane RICHARD

Fibre Excellence steps up pressure on the French Government with the announcement of a preliminary administrative appeal

On 27 March, the French market pulp producer Fibre Excellence issued a press release providing an update on the status of negotiations with the government. This amounts to a kind of ultimatum aimed at securing a response from the government, particularly regarding energy issues. Fibre Excellence is seeking a formal position, pointing out that the company’s future will be decided between now and mid-April. Furthermore, according to France Info, on March 27, the unions learned during a new meeting with the CIRI (the Interministerial Committee for Industrial Restructuring) that the shareholder had put the two factories in Saint-Gaudens and Tarascon up for sale.

Stephane RICHARD