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Toscotec will supply a new tissue machine for GrandBay Group’s Blue Tissue mill in Apizaco, Mexico, according to a report dated October 6, 2026. The AHEAD 2.2 machine is designed for annual production of up to 30,000 tons. Start-up is planned for the first half of 2027. The machine will have a sheet width of 2,750 mm.…
Read the full article ↗Crown Paper Mill’s new PM4 tissue machine in Saudi Arabia has reached production, according to a Valmet article dated October 6, 2026. Valmet describes the project as a new tissue line and refers to the production of the first tissue reel. The article says the installation follows the companies’ earlier PM3 project in Abu Dhabi.…
Read the full article ↗California has enacted a law requiring manufacturers to disclose intentionally added ingredients in children’s diapers, according to the supplied report. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1901 on September 28, 2026. From January 1, 2029, manufacturers must publish a list of intentionally added ingredients on a dedicated website page.…
Read the full article ↗Orient Paper & Industries has revised the scope of its capital expenditure plan and approved a new tissue machine at its Amlai unit, according to the supplied reports. The machine is reported to have annual capacity of 23,400 metric tons. The company is directing investment toward tissue technology and strengthening its position in the tissue-paper segment.…
Read the full article ↗Softys Uruguay has received Platinum Affiliate recognition under the Global Zero Waste Management System programme, according to the supplied report. The recognition follows three consecutive years in which the company maintained Gold certification for its Pando plant. The source says the Gold certification was awarded in 2022 by ICONTEC and Global Zero Waste.…
Read the full article ↗Orient Paper & Industries has revised its expansion plans, opting for a ₹213 crore tissue technology project instead of an earlier ₹475 crore proposal. The report describes the change as a shift in the company’s expansion strategy toward tissue paper. It does not identify the project site or specify the production technology.…
Read the full article ↗Sofidel has brought a new biomass boiler online at its Frouard facility in France. The unit is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 9,100 metric tons annually, according to the supplied report. It will generate steam that was previously produced using natural gas.…
Read the full article ↗Toscotec has started up a turnkey tissue plant for Intertrade Hellas at the company’s Oinofyta paper mill near Athens, Greece. The project features an AHEAD 2.2L tissue machine, according to Toscotec. The machine has a net sheet width of 5,600 mm and a maximum operating speed of 2,200 metres per minute. Its stated production capacity is up to 80,000 metric tons per year.…
Read the full article ↗The Navigator Company has approved an investment of approximately €115 million for a new tissue paper machine at its Aveiro industrial complex in Portugal. The machine is planned to have annual capacity of 70,000 metric tons. The company expects it to start operating in March 2028. Navigator says the project will support its tissue growth and internationalisation strategy.…
Read the full article ↗The Navigator Company plans to install a tissue paper machine at its industrial complex in Aveiro, Portugal, according to an EUWID report published on 6 March 2026. The machine is designed for annual production capacity of approximately 70,000 metric tons. Navigator expects it to start operations in March 2028. The company plans to invest approximately €115 million in the project.…
Read the full article ↗Essity’s facility in Jarinu, São Paulo, recycled 98% of its industrial waste in 2025, according to the supplied report. More than 1,500 metric tons of materials were sent for reuse through partnerships with specialist companies. The report says some waste from production of TENA-branded products is used to make new products, including containers for food and water.…
Read the full article ↗Domtar has begun installing a high-speed tissue converting line at its Calhoun, Tennessee, site, according to the supplied company-news report. The company says the line is intended to increase operational output and improve efficiency. The project is also intended to better align the site’s tissue production capacity with its converting capabilities. Domtar is expanding existing warehouse space for parent tissue rolls alongside the equipment installation.…
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