Sofidel, tissue paper group headquartered in Lucca, Italy, announces a new investment to further expand its production capacity in the United States. The start-up of the new machine is scheduled for Q2 2028.
The investment includes the installation of a Valmet TAD (Through-Air-Dried) paper machine with an annual production capacity of 75,000 metric tons, along with related converting lines – for an equivalent production capacity – for the manufacture of finished products.
The location for the new investment, intended to be within one of Sofidel’s existing facilities, has not yet been finalized. The company is currently engaging with various public authorities to finalize the project.
“With this new, significant investment, we are putting down even stronger roots in the United States, improving our ability to meet customer demand and further enhancing our capacity to supply first-quality products through TAD technology” commented Luigi Lazzareschi, Sofidel CEO.
Overall, the Sofidel Group now operates 14 production sites across 11 US states – Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Illinois, Mississippi, Florida, Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina – and has a corporate office in Horsham, Pennsylvania.
