Sofidel to Boost US Tissue Output with New 75,000-Ton Valmet TAD Machine

Italian tissue paper manufacturer Sofidel has announced a major investment to expand its production capacity in the United States with the installation of a new Valmet Through-Air-Dried (TAD) paper machine and related converting lines. The project, designed to add an annual capacity of 75,000 metric tons, aims to meet the growing demand in the North American tissue market. The new facility will be located within one of Sofidel’s existing US sites, with final site selection pending discussions with local authorities. The start-up of the new line is scheduled for the second quarter of 2028. According to CEO Luigi Lazzareschi, the investment enhances Sofidel’s commitment to supplying premium-quality hygiene and household paper products while strengthening its US footprint. The Group, operating across 14 production plants in 11 states, now ranks as the fourth-largest tissue producer in North America and a leader in the Private Label segment.