Sofidel UK Lancaster: A New Startup Spells Success

The startup of the latest-generation tissue rewinder, manufactured by A.Celli Paper and sold last year in the UK to Italian-based Sofidel, an internationally renowned tissue producer, was concluded in late January with excellent results.

In just eight months, the machine, a rewinder Mod. 865 shafted in a 3,400-mm format was built, installed at the Sofidel UK facilities in Lancaster and started up to the full satisfaction of the customers who signed the acceptance certificate. The startup took place with no delays.

 

The Sofidel Group is one of the leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use worldwide. Established in 1966, the Group has subsidiaries in 13 countries – Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Romania, Turkey and the USA - with more than 5,500 employees, a consolidated turnover of 1,809 million Euros (2015) and a production capacity of over one million tones/yr (1,058,000 tonnes in 2015). "Regina", its most well-known brand, is present in almost all the reference markets. Other brands include: Softis, Le Trèfle, Sopalin, Nouvelle, Thirst Pockets, KittenSoft, Nalys, Cosynel, Yumy, Soft & Easy, Volare, Onda, Lycke, Forest, Nicky, Papernet, Heavenly Soft.