In August 2023, overseas shipments of toilet paper increased by 24% to 5.6K tons for the first time since May 2023, thus ending a two-month declining trend. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.0% from August 2022 to August 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations […]
Tag Archives: France
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Nov
Nov
Global pulp prices have fallen steadily since late 2022, when they reached record highs. The most significant decline has been for hardwood pulp, traded at a substantial discount to softwood pulp. Global pulp inventories were down during the summer, and there were signs that the market tightened, and pulp producers were starting to see opportunities […]
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Nov
Nov
DS Smith, a world leader in sustainable packaging solutions, recently unveiled a major investment to transform the paper mill’s energy supply at its site in Normandy, near Rouen. The project includes replacing the coal-fired boiler with a new biomass boiler that will reduce the site’s emissions by 99,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. The […]
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Nov
Nov
Over 300 exhibitors are set to showcase a wide spectrum of stationery, office supplies as well as personalised, cultural and trendy products at this week’s Paperworld China, which takes place at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. From 17 – 19 November 2023, the show will offer global buyers a well-rounded sourcing experience […]
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Nov
Nov
Graphic paper manufacturer Les Papeteries de Clairefontaine started up PM6 after a dryer section rebuild supplied by Toscotec at its Etival Clairefontaine mill in France. The machine produces graphic paper in the basis weight range from 60 to 100 gsm. The project was focused on PM6’s pre-dryer section for which Toscotec supplied TT SteelDryers designed for an operating steam […]
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Oct
Oct
The hygiene and health company Essity has inaugurated the world’s first production line for professional hygiene tissue products where the raw material consists of used food and milk packaging. The facility recycles 25,000 tons per year, equivalent to 60% of all collected, sorted and recycled food and beverage cartons in France. Since 2008, Essity’s plant […]
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Oct
Oct
Luigi Lazzareschi, the CEO of Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, has been recognized as a 2023 Store Brands Game Changer. For the past three years, Store Brands has recognized private-label organization leaders and brands across the world whose innovative ideas are driving positive change in the industry. Lazzareschi […]
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Oct
Oct
Ahlstrom has completed the divestment of its Stenay plant in France to Accursia Capital. The planned transaction was announced on 25 August 2023. Accursia Capital now operates the Stenay plant under a new brand, Stenpa. Accursia Capital’s aim is to develop the plant further to ensure its long-term future in the competitive paper-based packaging market, […]
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Sep
Sep
Sofidel announced that it is investing $185 million to increase production capacity at its tissue mill in Circleville, Ohio. The project involves the construction of a new building that will house a new Valmet DCT 200 tissue machine. The new machine will have the capacity to produce 70,000 metric tons per year. The Circleville plant, […]
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Sep
Sep
Glatfelter has entered into an agreement with Ekman & Co. to market Glatfelter’s high quality, specialty Abaca pulp exclusively through Ekman’s global sales agency platform. Glatfelter has increased its market capacity of Abaca pulp and is partnering with Ekman’s global sales organization to reach new and innovative markets for this fiber. Abaca is a unique, […]