Tissue Online North America

05/26/2026

The European tissue industry is facing increasing challenges related to energy costs, Asian import pressure and demographic changes, while industry companies and executives emphasized the need to strengthen competitiveness, sustainability and innovation to maintain local production and long-term profitability.

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05/26/2026

The Kinetic Knife Company announced the appointment of Jeff Carr as its new National Sales Director, aiming to drive the company’s expansion in the steel industry and strengthen its presence in industrial precision cutting markets.

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The Kinetic Knife Company announced the appointment of Jeff Carr as its new National Sales Director, a position created to lead the company’s expansion strategy within the steel industry, including steel mills, service centers, toll processors and metal recyclers. The company stated that the move ...

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States.

We recognize the importance of this day as a moment of reflection, respect, and gratitude. Their legacy reminds us of the values that shape not only a nation, but also the communities and industries that move it forward.

05/22/2026

Tork, a brand of Essity, expanded its hand hygiene initiatives for WHHD 2026 through free training programs, digital tools and professional hygiene solutions aimed at improving protocol compliance in healthcare facilities.

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Tork, a brand of Essity and a global leader in professional hygiene, announced new initiatives aimed at strengthening hand hygiene practices in the healthcare sector as part of the 2026 World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD), promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO). The company said it will provide f...

05/22/2026

Tissue Planet 2026 brought together global tissue industry leaders to discuss decarbonization, artificial intelligence, energy costs and international competition. Organized by Toscotec, the event featured companies such as Essity, Sofidel, Suzano and The Navigator Company, whose executives highlighted sustainability, energy efficiency and digitalization as key drivers for the sector’s future competitiveness.

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Held in Lucca, the second edition of Tissue Planet, organized by Toscotec, positioned itself as a strategic forum for the global industry. Executives from European, Latin American and North American producers, machine and pulp suppliers, consultancies and academia converged on a shared diagnosis: th...

05/22/2026

Kimberly-Clark will move forward with a hydrogen project in the United Kingdom aimed at reducing natural gas consumption by up to 50% at its Barrow-in-Furness tissue facility. The initiative, developed with Carlton Power and Schroders Greencoat, is expected to begin construction in the coming weeks and start operations in 2028.

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Kimberly-Clark will move forward with a hydrogen project aimed at reducing natural gas consumption at its tissue production facility in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, United Kingdom. The company, manufacturer of brands including Andrex and Kleenex, will receive hydrogen supplied from a future plant bei...

05/21/2026

Paracel has begun infrastructure works for Paraguay’s first pulp mill and industrial hub, including investments in logistics, energy and forestry expansion. Supported by the Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo, the project is expected to generate thousands of jobs in northern Paraguay.

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Paracel has started infrastructure works for its industrial development hub and Paraguay’s first pulp mill through a groundbreaking ceremony held in Paso Horqueta district. The initiative represents a major milestone in what is considered the largest private investment project in the country’s h...

05/21/2026

The Navigator Company launched Amoos Pure, a new premium toilet paper featuring Clear Odor™ technology designed to neutralize odors. The product supports the company’s strategy to expand in the higher value-added tissue segment and meet consumer demand for more sensory-oriented hygiene solutions.

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The Navigator Company announced the launch of Amoos Pure, a new toilet paper product under the Amoos brand featuring Clear Odor™ technology, developed to help neutralize bathroom odors. The launch is part of the company’s strategy to expand its presence in the higher value-added tissue segment a...

05/20/2026

Huggies launched the “Natural Born Fighters” campaign in the United States, highlighting the resilience of premature babies and reinforcing support for NICU families. The initiative combines storytelling with product innovation, promoting diapers specifically developed for premature infants while turning digital interactions into donations for social support projects.

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Huggies launched the “Natural Born Fighters” campaign in the United States, highlighting the strength of premature babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and the role of families and healthcare professionals throughout the process. The initiative is based on a shift in perception: inste...

05/20/2026

Sofidel held a family day at its Lewiston plant in the United States to celebrate the company’s 60th anniversary. The event featured plant tours, recreational activities and community initiatives while highlighting Sofidel’s tissue production operations in the region.

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Sofidel hosted a family day at its Lewiston plant in the United States as part of the company’s 60th anniversary celebrations. The event brought together employees, children and relatives to strengthen connections between the company and the local community. During the event, visitors toured the f...

05/19/2026

Imperial Dade and BradyPLUS announced their integration under the new brand Imperial Brady. The combined company will have more than 13,000 employees and nearly US$10 billion in annual revenue, strengthening its presence in the cleaning, foodservice, and packaging sectors across North America.

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Imperial Dade and BradyPLUS announced the launch of a new corporate identity under the name Imperial Brady, marking a new phase in the integration process following the merger completed in March 2026. The company will operate as a single brand across the North American market, bringing together more...