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How embossing impacts toilet tissue aesthetics and consumer buying behavior

The origins of toilet tissue embossing are rooted in practically. The three-dimensional patterns increase surface area and liquid absorbency of the tissue, and also keep multiple plies from peeling apart.

Absorbency and bonding remain key benefits of embossed toilet tissue. However, embossing also plays an important role in meeting the demands of buyers who are increasingly selective about their toilet tissue choices.

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Glue-free technologies increase environmental & operational efficiencies

Converting tissue into rolled products is an adhesive-intensive process. It requires a total of four adhesives: one used during core winding, a second during pickup/transfer, a third for ply bonding lamination, and a fourth seals the tail.

With greater...

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2022 in review; what’s on the horizon for the tissue industry in 2023?

As a tissue leader, Körber has the privilege to support the industry and serve customers through innovation, thought leadership, and global initiatives that inspire growth and champion change. 

The Körber Tissue team made impressive strides in 2022,...

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How pulp prices are changing the way tissue converters do business

While 2020 saw its share of dramatic pulp price increases, 2021 was staggering. European pulp costs rose 53%, followed by Asian and US market increases of 47% and 40% respectively.1,2

Pulp prices in 2022 have continued trending up due to ongoing and new...

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Key takeaways from Tissue World Miami 2022 and how they influence the future of the tissue industry

The global tissue community gathered at Tissue World Miami 2022 (TWM) to explore, share, and celebrate advancements in the tissue industry. This year’s TWM represented the first major tissue event in North America since the pandemic forced changes, and...

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Capitalize on folded tissue product trends with MTC MyFold

The global tissue paper market continues to experience rapid growth. Currently valued at $3.61 billion, it is expected to reach $4.4 billion by 2025 at a CAGR of 5%.1 Likewise, the global facial tissue market is projected to grow from its $12.68 billion...

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Prioritizing sustainability and quality in folded paper products

Sustainability has transitioned from buzzword to global call-to-action in a world dealing with ongoing environmental crises. In the paper industry, sensitivity is heightened around sustainability given the materials used to manufacture products. In...

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Market trends suggest sustainability will drive tissue industry innovation and growth

The global pandemic caused a seismic shift in the tissue industry. Most of 2020 found tissue manufacturers scrambling to keep up with pandemic-related product demand, and nearly all tissue categories saw significant growth.

COVID-19 lockdowns skewed...

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Körber helps tissue converters capitalize on folded tissue products

Facial tissue. Hand towels. Napkins. Folded tissue products remain in demand. Growth rates in North America are projected at 1.8% annually through 2025, and away-from-home (AFH) product trends point to a 2.3% increase during that same timeframe.

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Tissue industry trends and opportunities for tissue converters

On the whole, fiber-based products are in demand. The global compound annual growth rate (CAGR) across segments is projected to crest an average of 2%, with the tissue market anticipated to see even higher percentages.1

The climb is encouraging for the...

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