Article3 min read Oct 9, 2026Bruce Janda, Tissue Industry ExpertVeteran process engineer Bruce Janda maps 50 years of tissue industry shifts, from TAD technology breakthroughs to the talent crisis reshaping mills today. For early-career engineers, his insights on mentorship gaps, TAPPI training value, AI integration, and the skills modern lean teams demand offer a practical roadmap for where to focus your growth and how to position yourself for long-term impact.
Article1 min read Nov 11, 2025Sofidel Further Expands its Production Capacity in the United StatesSofidel Group announces major capacity expansion with a new 75,000 metric ton Valmet TAD paper machine and converting lines, scheduled for Q2 2028 startup. This strategic investment strengthens Sofidel's position as the fourth-largest tissue producer in North America, operating across 14 production sites in 11 states. The TAD technology enhancement will improve production efficiency and product quality capabilities, addressing growing market demand while reinforcing the company's leadership in the Private Label sector. Plant managers and operations leaders can benchmark this expansion approach for capacity planning and technology adoption strategies in tissue manufacturing.
Article1 min read Nov 6, 2025Valmet Enhances Sofidel America’s Ultra-Premium Tissue Production with New Advantage ThruAir LineSofidel America will invest in a state-of-the-art Valmet tissue line to meet the growing demand of ultra-premium tissue products in the North American market. The new Advantage ThruAir tissue line will enable Sofidel America to significantly expand its production capacity of ultra-premium products for North American consumers.
Article3 min read Oct 7, 2025Doug Sweet, Doug Sweet & AssociatesIndustry veteran Doug Sweet shares critical insights on tissue manufacturing challenges and opportunities for mid-career professionals. With 45+ years of experience across 350 mills globally, Sweet addresses key leadership concerns including talent retention, capital allocation decisions, and operational efficiency optimization. He emphasizes the importance of hands-on assessment over digital displays, advocating for cross-mill collaboration and conference participation to drive technical advancement. Sweet highlights TAD technology innovations while warning against equipment upgrades without proper ROI analysis, providing actionable strategies for operations managers seeking to balance cost reduction with production excellence in competitive tissue markets.
Article2 min read Feb 11, 2025Toscotec’s TAD Machine Starts-up at Hengan in ChinaStarted up a TADVISION® tissue machine
Article2 min read Feb 11, 2025Valmet to Deliver TAD Tissue Machine to Irving Consumer Products in Macon, GeorgiaWill deliver a third Advantage ThruAir Drying (TAD) tissue machine
Article2 min read Jan 23, 2025Toscotec’s TAD Machine Starts Up at Hengan in ChinaLeading Chinese tissue producer Hengan International Group started up a TADVISION® tissue machine supplied by Toscotec at their headquarters facility in Fujian. This is the second of two TAD (Through-Air-Drying) machines that Toscotec supplied to Hengan, of which the first came online in 2023 at their Xiaogan mill in Hubei.
Article1 min read Nov 12, 2024Sofidel Finalizes Acquisition of Clearwater’s Tissue DivisionBecomes the fourth largest tissue paper producer in North America
Article1 min read Nov 7, 2024Sofidel Finalizes the Acquisition of the Tissue Division of Clearwater PaperSofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and household use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, has finalized the acquisition of the tissue division of Clearwater Paper Corporation (“CLW Tissue”).
Article1 min read Oct 8, 2024Georgia-Pacific Holds Grand Opening for $550 Million Green Bay Tissue MillEntire production process nearly 85 percent automated
Article1 min read Aug 22, 2024First Quality Tissue to Install Two New Thru-Air-Dried Paper MachinesFirst Quality Tissue announced another major expansion initiative. The expansion includes a commitment to install two new Thru-Air-Dried (TAD) paper machines with associated converting facilities at a new location to be announced in the near future.
Article1 min read May 2, 2024ANDRITZ Completes Combustion System Upgrade on Essity Tissue Machine in EnglandInternational technology group ANDRITZ successfully completed the upgrade of the combustion system on a through-air drying (TAD) tissue machine at the paper mill of Essity in Prudhoe. This is the third upgrade of this kind that ANDRITZ carried out for global hygiene and health company Essity.
