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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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

Stephane RICHARD

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.

Stephane RICHARD

Latin America's tissue leaders meet in August in Sao Paolo

Latin America's tissue leaders meet in August

Stephane RICHARD

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

François HENIN

GRAVION is a TOP 100 Innovator 2025!

Today, we’re writing a new chapter in our company’s journey with steel as our language curiosity as our compass, and the strength of the collective.

François HENIN

Abu Dhabi to host the region’s premier trade events in 2026: Paper & Tissue Show, Recycle & Packaging Show, and Hygiene & Nonwoven Show The Paper & Tissue Show 2026 returns stronger than ever — now co-located with two new specialized exhibitions

The Paper & Tissue Show 2026 returns stronger than ever — now co-located with two new specialized exhibitions: the Recycle & Packaging Show and the Hygiene & Nonwoven Show, taking place from March 31 to April 2, 2026 at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi.

Stephane RICHARD

Suzano and Kimberly-Clark announce the creation of a global tissue company operating in over 70 countries

Suzano, the world’s largest pulp producer, and Kimberly-Clark, a global leader in the consumer staples industry, today announced the creation of a US$3.4 billion joint venture focused on the manufacture, marketing and distribution of consumer and professional tissue products, such as toilet paper, napkins, paper towels and facial tissues in over 70 countries. Suzano will acquire a 51 percent interest in the new entity, with Kimberly-Clark holding a 49 percent interest.

Stephane RICHARD

Valmet announces a new strategy, ‘Lead the Way’, and publishes new 2030 financial targets

Valmet is holding its Capital Markets Day 2025 tomorrow June 5, 2025, presenting its new strategy and 2030 financial targets designed to deliver a step-up improvement in financial performance, growth, and ability to transform industries towards a regenerative tomorrow.

Stephane RICHARD

Paper Eurasia 2025: A landmark gathering for the paper industry in Istanbul

The Paper Eurasia exhibition and conference, currently taking place this week at the Istanbul Expo Center, has positioned itself as a pivotal event for the paper and cardboard industries across Eurasia and beyond. Drawing participants and exhibitors from more than 30 countries, the event has become a key platform for dialogue, business exchange, and strategic vision.

Stephane RICHARD

ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2025: A double anniversary and a forward-looking congress

The ZELLCHEMING Association will celebrate two major milestones in 2025: 120 years since its founding and the 75th edition of the ZELLCHEMING-Expo. Together, these anniversaries mark 195 years of dedication to the pulp and paper industry — a legacy to be honored with a special edition of the Expo & Congress, held from July 1 to 3 at the RheinMain CongressCenter (RMCC) in Wiesbaden.

Stephane RICHARD

Fastmarkets Forest Products Latin America Conference returns to São Paulo for landmark 20th edition

Global experts and varied industry stakeholders will meet at the Forest Products Latin America Conference 2025, for two days of networking and insights into the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the pulp, paper and packaging industry.

Stephane RICHARD

Tissue World Düsseldorf 2025 opens with key industry leaders sharing strategic insights

The Tissue World Conference and Exhibition officially opened its doors today in Düsseldorf, bringing together leading voices from the global tissue industry. Moderated by industry expert Jonathan Roberts, the opening conference sessions set the tone for three days of high-level discussion, networking, and business development.

Stephane RICHARD

Sofidel’s 2024 consolidated financial statement shows growth, driven by investments in North America

The Shareholders' Meeting of Sofidel closes 2024 with positive economic and financial results.

Stephane RICHARD

ZELLCHEMING-Expo 2025: Two good reasons to celebrate and a congress that has its finger on the pulse!

In 2025, ZELLCHEMING - the Association of Pulp and Paper Chemists and Engineers - looks back on 120 years of association history. At the same time the ZELLCHEMING-Expo celebrates its 75th anniversary. The two anniversaries have been combined - to celebrate 195 years in style!

Stephane RICHARD

Pulp & Paper Alliance announces inaugural conference in Barcelona

The Pulp & Paper Alliance, a dedicated logistics network for the pulp and paper industry recently founded at the end of 2024, is excited to announce its inaugural conference, taking place September 15–17, 2025, at the Intercontinental, an IHG Hotel in Barcelona, Spain.

Stephane RICHARD

ABB launches a generative AI solution to safeguard industrial expertise and empower workforces

ABB today announced the introduction of ABB Ability™ Industrial Knowledge Vault, a generative AI-driven solution designed to solve the growing challenge of knowledge loss in industrial environments. Industrial Knowledge Vault, using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, can store, retain and safeguard critical expertise while actively transforming that knowledge into step-by-step workflows. This enables workers to quickly access and apply best practices, empowering businesses to run leaner while preserving safe operations.

Stephane RICHARD

Outstanding results on finished products with Valmet Warm-up Next process

Valmet continues to redefine possibilities in tailored tissue converting solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and sustainability. Warm-up Next process takes embossing to the next level, delivering up to 50% more caliper, increased softness, reduced paper consumption, up to 60% energy savings, and improved operational safety—all without using a single drop of water. Warm-up unlocks new configuration possibilities for both hygienic and kitchen towel products, enabling manufacturers to achieve outstanding performance and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly demanding market.

François HENIN

Forest Products Europe Conference 2025: Stay informed and ahead of the trends in the pulp, paper and packaging industry.

Forest Products Europe Conference 2025 is just around the corner: March 3-5 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Stephane RICHARD