Global tissue paper manufacturer Sofidel officially opened its seventh U.S. plant as part of an effort to meet increased consumer demand. The company invested $360 million in the 1.8 million-square-foot facility in Inola, Oklahoma, outside of Tulsa. The site includes a paper mill and converting plant to turn pulp into finished tissue paper, paper towels, toilet paper, and napkins,…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Census of Employment and Wages, out of 13,104 household furniture and cabinetry manufacturers in 2014, California topped the list with 1,428 shops, followed by Florida (1,073), New York (691), Texas (665), and North Carolina (643). Illinois (549), Ohio (499), Pennsylvania (471), Indiana (386), and Virginia (343). However, when it comes to number of…

Seda International Packaging Group SpA has located its first North American manufacturing facility in Racine County, Wisconsin, which is expected to eventually create up to 189 new jobs. The decision to invest in the Racine County operation is providing an excellent economic opportunity to both the company as well as the local community. According to the company's press release, "With its…

Cited in a Progressive Grocer Store Brand article from September 23, 2011, the Fabrio Perini SpA machinery reflects Cascades Tissue Group's commitment to meeting its customer needs. The Italian machinery will be used in the company's Pittson, Pennsylvania plant. CTG provides paper solutions designed with environmental preservation in mind. With its complete lines of products that range from…