Germany’s WEPA Group has announced plans to invest in a 70,000tpy paper machine and two converting lines at its site in Bridgend, UK.
The project at the Llangynwyd, Wales-based site – which produces toilet paper and kitchen towels for the British consumer market – is expected to be realised within two years.
Martin Krengel, WEPA Group Chief Executive, said: “The United Kingdom is a very important strategic market to us.
“We want to further grow here to continue to support our partners’ growth and to meet their quality and most importantly sustainability expectations in the best possible way in the future as well.”
The company said the investment will result in a reduction in the amount of water and around 50% less energy consumption in the paper production process.
It will also result in an increased amount of recycled hygiene paper that will be produced.
Mill Manager Jordi Gomà-Camps Travé added: “The investment is an important step for the development of the site.
“It will contribute to our continued success as well as to safeguarding jobs in the region for the future.”
