Lee & Man Advances 27.5 Billion Yuan Integrated Pulp and Paper Project in Guigang

Lee & Man Paper is progressing with the construction of its integrated pulp and paper industrial chain project in Guigang Economic Development Zone, Guangxi, China. The large-scale project, with a total planned investment of RMB 27.5 billion (approximately $3.8 billion), is being developed in two phases and represents one of the key industrial initiatives scheduled for promotion in Guigang in 2026.

The first phase of the project will establish an annual production capacity of 1 million tonnes of bleached chemical pulp and 800,000 tonnes of high-grade sanitary paper and related products. The second phase will expand into bio-based advanced materials, including the production of high-performance lyocell fiber and downstream products, supporting the development of a vertically integrated pulp and fiber materials value chain.

According to company officials, approximately 90% of the allocated land has already been leveled, with full site preparation expected to be completed within the next three to four months. Construction has begun on key infrastructure, including the alkali recovery furnace foundation. The project is scheduled to be fully completed and operational by mid-next year, strengthening Lee & Man Paper’s production capacity in pulp, tissue products, and next-generation bio-based materials.