Article1 min read Dec 9, 2025Fapajal, Portugal, Orders Complete Tissue Production Line from AndritzPortuguese tissue manufacturer Fapajal has contracted Andritz to deliver a complete PrimeLine tissue production line at its São Julião do Tojal facility, with startup planned for early 2027. The new line will produce 30,000 tons annually of premium toilet and kitchen tissue at 1,800 m/min speed across 2.75 meters width. This strategic investment includes advanced stock preparation systems, PrimePress shoe press technology for enhanced bulk and softness, steel Yankee dryer, and comprehensive automation solutions. The project strengthens Andritz's European tissue market position while supporting Fapajal's international growth ambitions in sustainable tissue production.
Article1 min read Dec 4, 2025Metsä Group Starts Up its Major Investment in MariestadMetsä Tissue, part of Metsä Group, has started full-scale production at its expanded and modernised tissue paper mill in Mariestad, Sweden.
Article1 min read Jul 10, 2025New Harmonized Terminology for Tissue ProductsThe European Tissue Symposium (ETS), together with Cepi, has developed a unified set of definitions and statistical guidelines for the tissue industry, following an intensive collaboration between industry experts and national associations. This initiative aims to eliminate confusion caused by inconsistent terminology and improve the accuracy of production, trade, and consumption data across Europe.
Article1 min read Jul 8, 2025Metsä Tissue’s Kreuzau mill: A New Course for a More Sustainable FutureSuccessfully concludes negotiations with the works council
Article1 min read Dec 10, 2024Lucart Management Changes: Francesco Pasquini is Appointed as CEOMassimo Pasquini is confirmed as Chairman
Article3 min read Nov 12, 2024Toscotec To Supply a Turnkey Tissue Line to Intertrade Hellas in GreeceNew AHEAD 2.2L machine features a sheet width of 5,600 mm, and a capacity of 80,000 tpy
Article10 min read May 15, 2024The Challenges Ahead for the Global Tissue IndustryTissue360° spoke to Bodo Kottwitz, industry consultant, about all things tissue around the world.
