Sateri Signs 360,000t Lyocell Fiber Project in Liyang, Jiangsu On January 8, Sateri (Changzhou) Fibre Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of RGE Group, signed an agreement for its Phase III 360,000 tpy Lyocell fiber project in Liyang, Jiangsu. The Phase III project, adopts Sateri’s independently developed 5th-generation Lyocell production line technology, featuring a large single-line capacity and a high level of intelligence.

Wisdom-Greentech Launches 0.4D Through-Air Bonded Nonwovens On January 12, Wisdom-Greentech Company Limited successfully manufactured and launched 0.4D through-air bonded nonwovens. This material marks another breakthrough in ultra-fine denier and super-soft through-air bonded nonwovens following the Group’s releases of 0.8D in 2021 and 0.6D in 2024.

Smart Manufacturing Project of Zhejiang Longshun Advanced New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. Commences Construction Recently, the smart manufacturing project of Zhejiang Longshun Advanced New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. commenced officially at Longyou Economic Development Zone in Zhejiang Province. It is reported that with a total investment of RMB 327 million and a total construction area of 48,000 square meters, the project will build intelligent production lines with an annual output of 20,000 tons of maternal and infant tissue paper, 50 million packs of wet wipes, and 30 million packs of facial tissue. Focusing on the mid-to-high-end paper product segment, the project is expected to achieve an annual sales revenue of RMB 420 million upon reaching full production capacity.

Shandong Chenzhong Machinery Signs Contract for Longkou Mingjie Tissue Paper Project Recently, Shandong Chenzhong Machinery Co., Ltd. signed a contract with Longkou Mingjie Paper & Plastic Products Co., Ltd. for a tissue pulp preparation project. The project mainly covers equipment such as medium-consistency hydrapulpers driven by permanent magnet motors and NDR new-type double-disc refiners. This project is committed to improving paper quality and achieving energy conservation of the equipment.

Zhejiang Shuxiao Plans 1.5 Billion Pieces/year Relocation & Expansion Project for Sanitary Care Products Zhejiang Shuxiao Sanitary Products Co., Ltd. intends to invest RMB 150 million to purchase an existing industrial land parcel located in Guigu Park, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province. The planned land area is 33 mu. The land will be used for constructing a new factory building. The company plans to relocate its automatic packaging machines and laboratory equipment to the new plant, and purchase new production facilities including easy-to-open overnight sanitary napkin production lines, easy-to-open pantyliner production lines, and fully automatic sealing machines. Upon completion, the project will enable the company to achieve an annual production capacity of 1.5 billion pieces of sanitary care products.

Main Workshop and Supporting Facilities of Zhejiang Jingxing Paper’s Phase II Project Capped Off In Malaysia Recently, the main workshop and supporting facilities of Zhejiang Jingxing Paper’s Phase II Project in Malaysia were officially capped off. Located in Selangor, Malaysia, the project covers a total construction area of 150,000 sqm. Upon completion, it is expected to achieve an annual sales revenue of RMB 4.5 billion and create over 500 jobs.

Zhejiang Jingxing Paper Accelerates Its 50,000 tpy Technical Renovation Project for Recycled & Eco-friendly Tissue Paper Recently, Zhejiang Jingxing Paper issued a tender announcement for the installation and commissioning works of its 50,000 tpy technical renovation project for recycled & eco-friendly tissue paper. The company plans to add new tissue paper production lines to enhance its production capacity of recycled and eco-friendly tissue paper.

MR Fiber Joint Held Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase III Project: 120,000 tpy Digital & Flexible Smart Production Line for Functional Microfiber Hygiene Materials Recently, the groundbreaking ceremony of the Phase III 120,000 tpy Digital & Flexible Smart Production Line for Functional Microfiber Hygiene Materials was held by Fujian MR Fiber Joint (Nanping) Co., Ltd. This project marks a key step for Fujian MR Fiber Joint in constructing a high-end hygiene materials industrial cluster and advancing its digital transformation. According to reports, the project is located in the Jianyang Economic Development Zone of Nanping City, Fujian Province, with a total investment of RMB 1.2 billion. Focusing on renovation and expansion, it will upgrade advanced equipment such as melt spinning and drawing systems, phase out outdated facilities, and simultaneously carry out digital transformation of hygiene materials production lines. Upon completion, the project will achieve the green target of saving energy and reducing carbon emissions by 8,500 tons annually.

Valmet Supplied Shoe Press Upgrades for 5 Tissue Machines at Lee & Man Recently, Valmet has been selected to retrofit the press sections of 5 tissue machines owned by Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The transformation project will be carried out at the company’s plants in Chongqing, Jiangxi and Guangdong respectively, covering the supply of Advantage ViscoNip shoe press upgrade packages and related services for the 5 machines. Upgrading to the Advantage ViscoNip shoe press technology will significantly boost machine efficiency and reduce maintenance requirements. Lee & Man had previously purchased 9 Advantage DCT200HS tissue machines delivered by Valmet, all equipped with ViscoNip shoe press technology. This successful cooperation experience played a key role in its decision-making this time.

JD Trend Category Booth: All Categories Coverage and Immersive Experience By Liu TianyuThe JD Trend Category booth made a splendid return at the 31st China International Disposable Paper Expo (CIDPEX), becoming a spotlight of the exhibition. It featured unique displays through scenario-based setups, a dedicated sample giveaway area, and on-site exclusive purchase discounts.The JD Trend Category booth collaborated with 16 leading brands in tissue paper, sanitary napkins, and adult incontinent products (pant-type), including Vinda, Breeze, Mind Act Upon Mind, Feiyu, Corou, Deeyeo, Babo, Manhua, Jinboshi, Jieyun, Caiqicai, Space 7, Laurier, Unifree Roupin, Yuanai/Zhiyue, and Dr. P. Through two visual scenarios – 'Travel' and 'Indoor' – the booth deeply refined the on-site experience. The exquisite setups highlighted the practical features and unique advantages of the products, offering visitors an immersive opportunity to experience their characteristics.In the travel scenario, JD creatively used green grass as the main hues to construct an outdoor camping picnic scene, delivering a refreshing and eye-catching experience. Products like Babo water-soft series moisturizing tissues, Breeze wet wipes, Feiyu soft and skin-friendly paper napkins, Jinboshi native & silky-tough tissues, Mind Act Upon Mind facial tissue, and Jieyun wet wipes added convenience and comfort to leisurely travels, making outdoor picnics safer and healthier. This showcased the brands' thoughtful care for warm moments with family and friends.In the indoor scenario, JD separately set up 'Bedroom' and 'Bathroom' areas, highlighting key usage zones for both 'Tissue Paper' and 'Hygiene Products'.The indoor scene displayed Caiqicai's featured facial tissue, lotion tissue, and hanging (bottom-draw) products. The bedroom scene primarily featured Dr. P's pant-type adult incontinent products. These products, combining modern, stylish design with superior quality and enhanced functionality, better serve consumers' aspirations for a better life.The bathroom scene incorporated Deeyeo moist toilet tissue, Corou hanging cotton soft towels, Youpai Roupin moist toilet tissue, Jieyun Facial Tissue, Vinda moisturizing toilet tissue, Manhua hanging (bottom-draw) tissues, Space 7 sanitary napkins, Laurier Good-Night pants (pants for menstrual period), and Yuanai soluble toilet tissue. Integrating safer and gentler hygiene products into the scenario provided a more reassuring and secure user experience. This year, the adult incontinent products (pant-type) section at the JD booth featured a dedicated sample giveaway area. Visitors could learn about product performance through the scenario displays and on-site introductions, and also receive trial packs carefully prepared by the brands and the platform. Meanwhile, on-site platform-exclusive purchase discounts offered tangible benefits and a valuable experience for buyers.JD also set up a dedicated negotiation area at the booth to answer questions and provide details for visitors interested in relevant policy benefits.

Tmall Trend Category Booth: Tissue Paper in Life By Liu TianyuCIDPEX joined hands with Tmall for the fourth time to deepen cooperation in building trend category in household tissue and hygiene products. The Tmall booth once again became a spotlight of the exhibition, featuring an immersive, scenario-based setup and a full range of product displays. The fresh and distinctive brand negotiation area and merchant attraction sharing area provided visitors with a unique and novel exhibition experience.The Tmall scenario display area was divided into two main themes: 'Outdoor' and 'Indoor'. It showcased products from nine renowned brands: Breeze, Virjoy, Babo, Libang, Manhua, Deeyeo, Cotton Shoots, Unifree, and Mayinglong. The display included toilet tissue, facial tissue, ktchen Towel, kitchen wipes, moisturizing tissues, moist toilet tissue, and cotton soft towels, allowing visitors to immersively experience the charm of 'Tissue Paper' and 'Hygiene Products' at one stop.In the indoor scenario, products like Manhua's native wood hanging (bottom-draw) packs for flexible indoor placement, Virjoy's high-quality thick lotion tissue known for its softness and skin-friendliness, and Cotton Shoots's cotton fiber-based facial towels were displayed. The realistic bedroom setup vividly showcased the products’ softness and skin-friendly qualities, allowing visitors to experience firsthand how these specialty tissues enhance comfort and enjoyment in private bedroom moments.Libang, Breeze, Cotton Shoots, and Deeyeo showcased kitchen wipes that can quickly clean grease and keep the kitchen more hygienic, alongside Virjoy's TAD kitchen towel. This highlighted how to deal with stubborn stains more conveniently in a wet and oily kitchen environment, adding bits of happiness to every drink and meal. The bathroom scene featured products like Mayinglong's hygiene care wipes, Unifree Roupin and Mayinglong wet wipes (moist toilet tissue), as well as Deeyeo's hanging facial soft towels, Cotton Shoots's hanging all-cotton facial towels, and Manhua's Xiangfei hanging (bottom-draw) products, emphasizing a cleaner and healthier lifestyle. In the outdoor scenario, compactly packaged Babo base series Handkerchief Tissue and Libang's soft, tough, and skin-friendly facial tissue, specially designed for convenient travel, easily solved the problem of needing tissues on the go. Travel-friendly “Tissue & Hygiene” sets offered visitors convenient, worry-free combinations for a hassle-free trip.This year, the Tmall booth featured a brand negotiation area and a merchant engagement sharing area, enabling professional visitors to gain practical insights into the platform’s key policies while helping brands accelerate their online growth.