First Quality Tissue has confirmed that a new plant in Defiance, Ohio, will home its two new TAD tissue machines.

The first of two state-of-the-art Thru-Air-Dried paper machines with associated converting facilities are expected to be up and running in the first part of 2028.

Its expansion of ultra-premium T&T manufacturing operations “demonstrates First Quality’s continuing commitment to satisfying the needs of the market, and the growing demands of the consumers,” the company said.

It added that the initiative will enable the company “to continue to be a leader in providing ultra-premium T&T support the long-term growth of its customers.”