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Paper Executive Discusses Opportunities And Challenges Ahead For AFH Marketplace

April 1, 2025

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 Rebrands As Domtar

October 30, 2024

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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GP PRO Brings Plant-Based Fiber Made From Hemp To Disposable Dry Wiper Market

October 15, 2024

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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Two Senior Leaders From Sellars Recognized With Awards

October 15, 2024

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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Sellars Adds Avision Sales Group

October 9, 2024

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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Kimberly-Clark Professional Supports ISSA’s Hygieia Network As A Diamond-Level Sponsor

July 31, 2024

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 Introduces New Clean Task® Utility Wipers

July 1, 2024

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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Addressing Challenges In The Paper Industry

June 11, 2024

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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Tork Partners With Wells Fargo Center To Deliver Superior Arena Experience Through Sustainable Hygiene Management

June 5, 2024

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…

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NBA’s Atlanta Hawks And State Farm Arena Announce New Sustainability-Focused Partnership With Kimberly-Clark Professional

April 28, 2024

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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