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Sofidel Breaks Ground on $775 Million Expansion at Port of Inola

Jun 05, 2026

ISofidel has officially broken ground on a $775 million expansion of its integrated production facility at the Port of Inola, Oklahoma, one of the largest industrial investments in northeast Oklahoma in recent years.

Domtar completes sale of EAM to Saothair Capital Partners

Jun 04, 2026

Domtar has completed the sale of its shares in EAM Corporation (Engineered Absorbent Materials “EAM”) to Saothair Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm focused exclusively on investing in middle-market manufacturing and industrial companies.

Fibre Excellence Management Bids to Take Over Its Own Operations

Jun 04, 2026

The management of French pulp producer Fibre Excellence has submitted a takeover bid to the Toulouse Commercial Court, stepping forward as the group's own rescuer after no external buyer came forward.

2026 World Cup: Valmet and Mexican paper manufacturer launch exclusive product

Jun 04, 2026

The special edition toilet paper, launched to commemorate the 2026 World Cup and developed in partnership with Valmet, is now available on supermarket shelves in Mexico.

PM3 Startup Positions Jani Sales Among India’s Top Tissue Producers

Jun 02, 2026

Jani Sales Private Limited has officially commissioned its third production line, PM3, at its manufacturing facility in Sarigam, Gujarat. The startup follows the successful completion of technical trials and marks a major capacity expansion that positions the company as one of the top three tissue paper manufacturers in India.

A.Celli and Dalian Ruiguang Mark 20 Years of Partnership with New Investment

Jun 01, 2026

A.Celli and one of the leading Chinese producers, Dalian Ruiguang Nonwoven Group, renew their collaboration with the order of a new supply of winding and rewinding equipment for wetlaid nonwoven production, signing the contract during the INDEX 2026 exhibition in Geneva.

ATCO Hygienics orders baby diaper production line from ANDRITZ

May 29, 2026

GRAZ, MAY 29, 2026. International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from ATCO Hygienics to supply a new baby diaper production line for its plant in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Essity accelerates industrial decarbonization with biomass energy at two production sites in France

May 29, 2026

Essity is strengthening its industrial decarbonization efforts with the commissioning of biomass energy installations at two of its production sites in France.

Kruger orders first nonwovens line for sustainable wipes from ANDRITZ

May 28, 2026

ANDRITZ has received an order from newly established Kruger Nonwovens to deliver a complete Wetlace hybrid line for the Wayagamack mill in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada.

Metsä Group Inaugurates the World’s Most Modern Tissue Mill in Mariestad

May 28, 2026

Metsä Group has made significant investments in strengthening its tissue business in Europe. The €370 million investment in Mariestad is one of the largest in the European tissue industry.

Woolchemy and BCNonwovens announce collaboration to scale wool-based hygiene nonwovens

May 27, 2026

Woolchemy, the New Zealand–based materials innovation company transforming sheep wool into high-performance, sustainable hygiene materials, announced the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with BCNonwovens (BCN).

INDEX™26: A strong edition in a challenging context, confirming Geneva’s role as a global hub for innovation in the nonwovens sector

May 27, 2026

INDEX™26 officially concluded at Palexpo as a successful edition, spread over a gross exhibition space of 50’000m2, the event featured 625 exhibitors from 44 countries, fully playing their part through high-quality, prestigious stands, confirming its status as a central hub for nonwovens innovation.