Paper, Nonwoven and Film News for July 12, 2026

Tissue World reported that Eruslu Hygienic Products is moving into tissue production with six Futura and Plusline Andromeda Tissue converting lines at its Bursa site. The greenfield project also includes a tissue machine plus jumbo-roll and finished-product logistics.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Large integrated tissue projects raise the bar for roll handling, embossing, perforation, rewinding and finished-roll flow; buyers should match converting capacity to warehouse and logistics capacity, not only parent-roll output.

Source: Tissue World Magazine on Eruslu tissue converting investment

Paper Advance reported that Ahlstrom launched MaxLiner, a high-density, high-transparency release paper made at its Jacarei plant in Brazil. The material targets PSA label applications requiring silicone coating, lamination, printing, die-cutting and dispensing performance.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Regional release-liner supply can shorten lead times for label converters, but slitting cleanliness, silicone hold-out, tension stability and narrow-roll rewind quality still need production-width trials.

Source: Paper Advance on Ahlstrom MaxLiner release paper

Paper Advance reported that Suzano completed its Eucafluff expansion at the Limeira mill, increasing annual fluff pulp capacity to 440,000 tonnes. The project strengthens a key input stream for absorbent hygiene products.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: More fluff pulp availability can support diaper, femcare and adult-care capacity, but converters still need stable core forming, dust control, SAP dosing and defect inspection to turn pulp supply into saleable output.

Source: Paper Advance on Suzano Eucafluff output

Paper Advance reported that Saica commissioned an EUR 86 million biomass boiler at its Nogent-sur-Seine paper mill in France, with the project expected to reduce the site's Scope 1 greenhouse gas emissions by 75%.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Energy projects can improve mill cost and carbon profiles, which matters when buyers compare packaging-paper supply; downstream plants should still verify sheet moisture, curl and winding behavior after process changes.

Source: Paper Advance on Saica biomass boiler

Paper Advance reported that International Paper is optimizing its North American packaging network and will close four plants. The move reflects continued rationalization across paper-based packaging capacity.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Network changes can shift lead times and order allocation, so converters should plan for faster grade changes, reliable roll traceability and flexible slitting or rewinding schedules when customer supply routes move.

Source: Paper Advance on International Paper network optimization

Nonwovens News reported that IMA Teknoweb launched its third-generation Exige cross-fold wet wipes converting line, with output up to 3,000 wipes per minute and an enhanced hygienic design.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Higher wipe output increases sensitivity to web tension, fold accuracy, lotion control, perforation quality and automatic roll change; buyers should evaluate speed together with waste rate and cleaning access.

Source: Nonwovens News on IMA Teknoweb Exige line

INDA said the 2026 World of Wipes conference covered consumer trends, standards, sustainable substrates, flushable material design, manufacturing and converting innovation, packaging sustainability and EPR requirements.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: These themes translate directly into RFQ details: material compatibility, flushability targets, packaging film selection, inspection data and changeover requirements should be defined before equipment purchase.

Source: INDA on the 2026 World of Wipes conference

Nonwovens News reported rising EU demand for hydroentangled cellulose nonwovens in electronics, cleanroom and medical applications, supported by tighter contamination control and movement away from synthetic wipe substrates.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Cellulosic wipe webs can be sensitive to stretch, lint and moisture; converters should test low-tension unwinding, clean slitting, perforation and roll hardness before scaling medical or cleanroom formats.

Source: Nonwovens News on hydroentangled cellulosic wipes

Nonwovens News reported that Arbex, the USD 3.4 billion joint venture between Suzano and Kimberly-Clark, has started independent operations with 22 manufacturing sites serving tissue and hygiene products in more than 70 markets.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Large multi-market hygiene operations pressure suppliers to deliver consistent topsheet, acquisition layer, backsheet and tissue rolls; machine buyers should prioritize repeatable recipes and inspection records across plants.

Source: Nonwovens News on Arbex launch

ANDRITZ said Kruger Nonwovens ordered a complete Wetlace hybrid line for the Wayagamack mill in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. The line will support plastic-free, chemical-free materials for sustainable wipes and is scheduled to start production in 2028.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: New cellulosic wipes roll-goods capacity creates sourcing options, but converters must qualify elongation, lint, basis-weight variation, cut quality and rewind firmness on commercial-width rolls.

Source: ANDRITZ on the Kruger Wetlace order

Globuc reported that Coveris expanded its MonoFlexLite E portfolio with a recyclable single-layer polyethylene solution containing up to 45% PCR for wet wipe and cosmetics applications. The development also connects to de-inking and closed-loop recycling work.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: High-PCR PE films can vary in stiffness, COF and sealing behavior; converters should verify web tracking, print registration, slit quality and rewind stability before committing to high-speed runs.

Source: Globuc on Coveris 45% PCR wet-wipe packaging

PureCycle said Innovia Films successfully produced and trialed white cavitated BOPP film using PureFive Choice recycled polypropylene, with more than 40% PCR content for snack, confectionery and roll-fed label applications.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Recycled-content BOPP must hold opacity, barrier, printability and seal performance; buyers should test gauge profile, static, knife life and winding density against existing virgin-film recipes.

Source: PureCycle on the Innovia BOPP PCR film trial

Mondi launched re/loop FlowWrap, a mono-PP form-fill-and-seal material for wet wipes packaging with 35% PCR content. The company said internal tests, customer trials and external equipment trials showed comparable performance and high-speed runnability.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Wet-wipes packaging film must balance barrier, sealing and machinability; converters should validate COF, sealing window, static control and rewind profile when switching from legacy laminates.

Source: Mondi on re/loop FlowWrap for wet wipes

Amcor said several flexible products from its UK sites gained RecyClass Recycled Plastics Traceability Certification, including FFS films, shrink films, stretch hood films and flat films containing PCR. The certification supports upcoming UK Plastic Packaging Tax changes.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: Verified PCR traceability is becoming a procurement requirement, so converters need batch records, roll labels and process data that connect incoming film, slitting lots and customer deliveries.

Source: Amcor on RecyClass certification for PCR material

CEFLEX analysis says Europe may need around 2.5 million tonnes of flexible-packaging-derived PCR by 2030 to meet PPWR recycled-content targets, with broader end markets needed as recycled volumes grow toward 2035.

Why it matters for converters and machine buyers: PCR demand will push film converters to run more variable recycled-content structures; equipment should support tension recipes, defect inspection and fast material qualification across PE, PP and mixed flexible streams.

Source: CEFLEX on end markets for flexible-packaging PCR