15/02/2008

Swedish Tissue, a specialist division of the LPC Group, is has just added an innovative new paper machine to its existing operations at the Kisa Mill. Designated 'PM3', the new machine was switched on in early March and supply incredibly diverse and customer tailored specialist tissue to converters in the personal hygiene, catering and medical markets – allowing them to increase the quality of their own products. This innovation will expand LPC's portfolio of pre-conversion paper for the specialist sector, which is already one of the biggest in Europe.

PM3 will work alongside the existing paper making facilities and several rewinders at Kisa, giving Swedish Tissue the scope to provide a huge range of papers for countless applications. The plant also boasts a state-of-the-art, full-colour printing capability that allows Swedish Tissue to offer its customers much more than just plain white paper. All of the paper produced at Kisa is distributed across Europe to be converted into products such as facial tissues, handkerchiefs, baby diapers, kitchen towels, table napkins and feminine hygiene products.

The new machine also means that Tissueflex technology will be available from two plants within the LPC Group, giving it the capability to manufacture very high volumes of tissue of the highest quality.
Swedish Tissue became part of the LPC Group in 2002 and, using the Group's industry expertise and technical knowledge, has become a major player in the global specialist tissue market. The Kisa site has been a home to paper production for over 200 years, and continuing LPC investment ensures that it is always developing and innovating to retain its position at the forefront of its sector. The imminent expansion at Kisa represents the latest step in organic growth for the LPC Group, and comes hot-on-the-heels of a number of recent acquisitions. These include manufacturing sites in France and Belgium.

The LPC Group is committed to ecological responsibility and is always looking for new and improved ways to ensure that its manufacturing processes work in harmony with the environment and comply with Swedish Environmental Regulations, which are amongst the toughest in the world.

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