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Jun 10, 2026

Toscotec Starts Up Rebuilt PM3 at Papeterie Le Bourray

This pivotal project supports the mill in achieving energy consumption reduction, marking a tangible commitment to a greener future. This aligns with the company’s sustainability objectives, by fostering a local circular economy and transforming recycled wastepaper into regenerative resources through a greener manufacturing process.

Jun 09, 2026

WEPA and Epyr Inaugurate France’s First Industrial Thermal Energy Storage Unit

The WEPA Group and the start-up Epyr have inaugurated France’s first thermal energy storage unit dedicated to the electrification of industrial heat at the WEPA site in Troyes.

Jun 04, 2026

Fibre Excellence Management Bids to Take Over Its Own Operations

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.

May 29, 2026

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

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

Apr 17, 2026

Fibre Excellence files for insolvency as financial strain deepens

Fibre Excellence has declared itself in a state of cessation of payments, confirming that the operator of the Saint‑Gaudens and Tarascon/Provence pulp mills can no longer meet its short‑term financial obligations.

Apr 09, 2026

WEPA completes acquisition of MPH1865

WEPA has successfully closed the acquisition of a majority stake in MPH1865, strengthening its position in the French Away-from-Home market and expanding its WEPA Professional business.

Mar 06, 2026

French Government Offers Financial Lifeline to Fibre Excellence Amid Pulp Mill Crisis

The French government has stepped in with financial support measures for Fibre Excellence, the pulp producer facing potential closure of its two key mills in Tarascon (Provence) and Saint-Gaudens, as announced by Industry Minister Delegate Sébastien Martin on 2 March.

Jan 22, 2026

WEPA and MPH1865 plan to join forces to strengthen presence in the French away from home market

The WEPA Group, one of the three largest manufacturers of hygiene paper in Europe, and MPH1865, a leading French manufacturer of hygiene paper and soap in the away from home sector.