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2026 Q1 Global Tissue Paper Machine Industry News

Author：XINYUN Tissue Paper MachineFROM：Tissue Machine Manufacturer TIME：2026-04-09

2026 Q1 Global Tissue Paper Machine Industry News
1. Market Size & Growth Forecast
2026–2035 Outlook: Global tissue paper converting machines market to reach US$1.57B in 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% to US$2.36B by 2035, driven by demand for premium/sustainable tissue and automation in emerging markets.
Key Trends: High-speed lines (>1,200 m/min), AI quality inspection, energy efficiency (25% lower unit energy use), modular integration, and fast changeovers (<15 minutes) dominate industry direction.
2. Major Project & Company Announcements
Sofidel (US): To invest US$775M in a new Inola, Oklahoma facility, adding a 75,000 t/y Valmet TAD tissue machine and matching converting lines. Commissioning set for Q2 2028.
Yusen Group (China): Ordered 3 Valmet IntelliTissue 1600 lines (3,500 mm width, 1,650 m/min, 30,000 t/y each) for Liaoning & Gansu mills, to start up late 2026–early 2027.
ANDRITZ (Vietnam): Secured order for 2 tissue lines (TM5/TM6) for Koro Vietnam’s Thanh Hoa mill (3,650 mm width, 1,650 m/min, 104.2 t/d each). Startup H1 2027.
PT Suparma Tbk (Indonesia): To commission an IntelliTissue 1600 line in 2026, marking a repeat collaboration with Valmet.
3. Regional & Technological Developments
Asia-Pacific Leads: Strongest demand growth, supported by Valmet, ANDRITZ, and local converters driving innovation.
Sustainability Focus: Increased use of recycled pulp, drives (VFD), and waste heat recovery reduce environmental impact.
Digital Integration: Industrial IoT and predictive maintenance cut downtime by ~40%, boosting OEE to 90%+.
4. Upcoming Events
Paper & Tissue Show London (Nov 11–12, 2026): European premier event focusing on tech innovation, sustainability, and global trade matchmaking.

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