By Harrell Kerkhoff, Maintenance Sales News Editor Essential items such as paper towels, bath tissue, non-woven wipers and napkins are a requirement for just about every type of away-from-home (AFH) facility. As a result, opportunities, changes and challenges are expected to continue for those companies involved in manufacturing, distributing and providing to building occupants paper-related…
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Paper Excellence Group has announced the operational integration of the recently acquired Domtar Corporation (and other legal entities) and Resolute Forest Products with the legacy Paper Excellence business, forming a leading, unified forest products company in North America. “This integration represents a strategic alignment of the companies’ strengths, resources and expertise, creating a stronger organization…
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In response to the continued demand for sustainable disposables in the industrial and foodservice segments, GP PRO is introducing its PB-Series plant-based disposable towels. The Brawny® Professional PB900 Cleaning Towels and Dixie Ultra® PB900 and PB700 Foodservice Towels are comprised of 80% hemp and 20% reconstituted cellulose and replace the company’s legacy F-Series flax towels. “Using wipes…
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Julie Graverson, Chief Operations Officer, and Michelle Gross, Vice President of Marketing, for Sellars Absorbent Materials have each been recognized with an award by BizTimes magazine. Graverson, who has more than 40 years of experience, was named a “Notable Woman in Manufacturing,” based on her leadership roles in the paper industry and her support and mentorship of…
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Milwaukee, WI-based Sellars Absorbent Materials has added Avision to support its product sales and marketing in the building service, industrial maintenance, facility supply and foodservice channels. “We’re very excited about our partnership with Avision. This allows us to double our sales coverage west of the Mississippi River. Most importantly, we are giving our customers access to industry…
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ISSA Hygieia Network, an ISSA Charities™ signature program, has recognized Kimberly-Clark Professional™ as an annual Diamond-Level Sponsor. As the highest-level sponsor of Hygieia, Kimberly-Clark Professional will continue to support numerous networking events and professional development resources for all those in the industry. “Kimberly-Clark Professional, a global leader in workplace health and hygiene solutions, has been…
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Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products, is adding a Utility Wiper to its Clean Task line. “The economical Clean Task wiper can easily take care of light duty messes and daily cleaning,” according to a press release. “With its TAD (through-air-dried) substrate, it is ideal for general purpose cleaning,…
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By Mark Kirchgasser, Vice President of Sales – Away from Home, Sofidel America The outlook for the remainder of 2024 in the North American away-from-home (AFH) paper business appears challenging, as the sector continues to deal with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Across various industries such as food service and office sector, demand remains…
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Wells Fargo Center, in Philadelphia, PA, and Tork®, an Essity brand, have announced a formal partnership to enhance sustainability, efficiency and overall fan experience through innovative hygiene solutions. “Following the recent $400 million renovation to Wells Fargo Center, the partnership between the arena and Tork, the world’s No. 1 professional hygiene brand1, will leverage hygiene…
Read More >>As Earth Month comes to a close, the Atlanta Hawks, State Farm Arena and Kimberly-Clark Professional™ have announced a new multi-year, sustainability-focused partnership. “Throughout the award-winning downtown Atlanta venue, Kimberly-Clark Professional branding and products, including Scott® paper towels and Kleenex® tissue, soap dispensers and hand sanitizers, will be featured at select Hawks’ home games,” according to a press…
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