Kami Shoji Acquires Sanitary Paper Production Facilities from Struggling Marusumi Paper

On October 31, Kami Shoji Co., Ltd. announced the acquisition of sanitary paper production facilities and related assets from Marusumi Paper Co., Ltd., which is undergoing civil rehabilitation proceedings. Marusumi Paper, Japan's fourth-largest newsprint manufacturer, has faced long-term financial difficulties and filed for civil rehabilitation in February 2025 alongside two affiliates. In addition to acquiring assets, Kami Shoji has been in discussions to absorb employees from the Marusumi group. A spokesperson for Kami Shoji expressed the company’s commitment to restoring full operational capacity to the acquired facilities. Kami Shoji is a prominent paper products retailer, reporting sales of 118.4 billion yen for the fiscal year ended June 2025. This acquisition marks a strategic move for Kami Shoji to strengthen its production footprint and support industry continuity amid challenging market dynamics.