Wepa Shuts Down Tissue Machine and Launches Investment Project
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Wepa, the German manufacturer of tissue and hygiene products, has shut down the older tissue machine at its Bridgend plant in the UK as planned. It is to be replaced by a modern line with a capacity of 70,000 jato, which consumes less water and energy and can use a higher proportion of recycled paper as raw material.
A company spokesperson confirmed to EUWID that the new tissue machine is scheduled to begin operations in 2027. According to the company, this project is part of its ongoing efforts to modernize the site.
According to earlier reports, Wepa also plans to install two processing lines and modernize the entire palletizing area at the site.
British Operations Focused on Both the Consumer and Professional Markets
The paper mill in Bridgend, Wales, produces toilet paper and kitchen towels for the British consumer market. The mill, which employs approximately 345 people, has been part of the Wepa Group since 2013. According to the company, the site is one of the group’s key production facilities in the United Kingdom.
In addition to Bridgend, Wepa operates another factory in Blackburn, UK, which was acquired from Star Tissue UK in 2024. The site specializes in the processing and manufacture of hygiene products for the professional market, has a processing capacity of 27,000 metric tons of hygiene paper per year, and employs approximately 130 employees.
