Paper, Nonwoven and Film News for June 23, 2026

Cascades is installing a state-of-the-art tissue converting line at its Granby, Quebec facility. PaperAge reported the nine-month, $15 million project will add about 3 million cases of capacity and is scheduled to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: This is direct converting-floor investment, so tissue producers should check whether rewinding, roll handling and packing-line balance can turn added line speed into saleable cases.

Source: PaperAge on Cascades tissue converting investment

The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation said Pratt Industries will expand its corrugated box plant in Rockwall, Texas by about 346,000 square feet. The project is expected to bring $90 million in capital investment and proceed in phases, including a new corrugator line and facility improvements.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: More corrugated capacity raises demand for reliable paper roll logistics, trim control and downstream converting equipment that can support larger packaging volumes.

Source: PaperAge on Pratt Industries Rockwall expansion

Stora Enso said it will invest EUR 19 million at its Skutskar mill in Sweden to increase fluff pulp production after deciding to close a softwood pulp line. The upgrades target production stability, efficiency, quality, future fiber blends and about 10% more fluff capacity.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Fluff pulp availability supports diapers, feminine care, adult incontinence and airlaid materials, so converters should connect material sourcing decisions with roll-quality and web-handling requirements.

Source: PaperAge on Stora Enso fluff pulp investment

Baotuo Paper Machinery will supply Vinda Household Paper with six BC1800-3490 high-speed crescent former tissue machines in China. PaperAge reported each machine has a 3,490 mm paper width, 1,800 m/min design speed and 30,000 tonnes per year of capacity.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Large tissue-machine additions create downstream pressure for converting, slitting, perforating, rewinding and packing systems sized for wider parent reels and higher output.

Source: PaperAge on Baotuo and Vinda tissue machine order

Greif announced a $60 per short ton increase for uncoated recycled paperboard products and a minimum 6.5% increase on tube, core and protective packaging products. The company cited input, adhesive and transportation costs plus stronger demand across end markets.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Core cost and availability affect every rewinding project, so buyers should specify core sizes, finished-roll diameters and waste-control targets early when calculating operating cost.

Source: PaperAge on Greif URB and tube/core price increases

ANDRITZ said Turkish yarn manufacturer Goliplik is preparing to enter nonwovens with a complete neXline Wetlace line for bio-based, flushable wipes. Erection and commissioning are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: New flushable roll-goods supply increases demand for converting lines that can control pulp-rich webs with stable tension, clean slitting and disciplined rewind density.

Source: ANDRITZ on Goliplik Wetlace project progress

ANDRITZ received an order from Turkish wipes converter Aksan Kozmetik for a complete high-capacity neXline spunlace line. The line will produce 30-80 gsm wipes roll goods, supporting Aksan strategy to vertically integrate parent-roll production for its converting operations.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: When wipes converters bring parent-roll production in-house, slitting, rewinding and inspection equipment must match the new material window instead of only handling purchased rolls.

Source: ANDRITZ on Aksan Kozmetik high-capacity spunlace line

ANDRITZ will supply Sanitex in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with two baby diaper production lines and one sanitary napkin line for its Maluku, Kinshasa facilities. The lines include forming technology, precise SAP dosing, web tension control, quality inspection and integrated packaging.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Absorbent-hygiene line growth increases the need for stable nonwoven, film and absorbent-material rolls that can run without edge defects, telescoping or inspection misses.

Source: ANDRITZ on Sanitex diaper and sanitary napkin lines

ANDRITZ received an order from ATCO Hygienics for a new baby diaper production line at its Tashkent, Uzbekistan plant. Commissioning is scheduled for the end of 2026, and the line will manufacture baby diapers for the PERLA brand in Central Asia.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Regional diaper growth pulls demand for consistent nonwoven, acquisition-layer and backsheet rolls, making unwind stability and roll defect control important purchasing criteria.

Source: ANDRITZ on ATCO Hygienics baby diaper line

INDA announced the three finalists for the 2026 World of Wipes Innovation Award: Clorox Refreshables, Lenzing DualWipe and Rockline First Defense Fentanyl Detection Wipe. The award covers innovation across the wipes value chain, including raw materials, roll goods, converting, packaging and end products.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Wipes innovation usually reaches the converting floor as new softness, wet strength, liquid load, linting, folding or package-format requirements that affect slitting and perforating choices.

Source: INDA on 2026 World of Wipes Innovation Award finalists

Coveris acquired the business and assets of GEFO Folienbetrieb GmbH, a German cast polypropylene film producer. Coveris said the deal expands CPP extrusion capability for recyclable mono-material packaging, including retort, lidding, bakery, medical and non-food applications.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: More CPP and mono-material film capacity means converters need slitters and rewinders that protect flatness, edge quality and roll build on thin packaging webs.

Source: Coveris on the GEFO CPP film acquisition

Oben Group signed an agreement for a new 12-meter BOPP film line for the Brazilian market. The company said the line will add about 94,000 metric tons of annual capacity and support customers across Brazil and the Southern Cone.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Very wide BOPP output raises the downstream challenge of clean slitting, static control, finished-roll handling and stable winding for packaging and label converters.

Source: Oben Group on the Brazil 12-meter BOPP line

Mondi launched re/loop FlowWrap, a mono-polypropylene form-fill-seal material for wet wipes packaging with 35% post-consumer recycled content. The company said tests and trials validated sealing, barrier protection, machinability and compatibility with existing packaging lines.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: PCR wet-wipe packaging films make unwind stability, sealing consistency, edge quality and defect inspection more important for converters running commercial lines.

Source: Mondi on re/loop FlowWrap for wet wipes packaging

Innovia Films announced successful production and trial evaluation of white cavitated BOPP film made with PureCycle PureFive Choice recycled polypropylene. The film contains more than 40% post-consumer recycled content and targets demanding food-contact packaging and roll-fed label uses.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Higher PCR content in cavitated BOPP can narrow the slitting and rewinding window, especially when converters must maintain opacity, printability, moisture barrier and roll-fed performance.

Source: Innovia Films on recycled-content white cavitated BOPP

Amcor and DCM introduced recycle-ready mono-material PE film for DCM fertilizer packaging in Europe. The packs use 35% PCR content, cover formats from 650 g to 7 kg, and use an MDO PE structure with a functional sealant layer for protection and shelf performance.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Converters moving from multi-material to mono-PE films should validate tension control, sealing, puncture resistance and roll formation before scaling new pack formats.

Source: Amcor on DCM recycle-ready fertilizer packaging