9th Paper Week Highlights Vibrant Industry Trends, Future
The 9th edition of Paper Week, the flagship event for Paper & Tissue One Show, took place from 19-22 September, 2024, at the luxurious Limak Cyprus Deluxe Hotel in Bafra, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The symposium brought together key players from the paper, tissue, and pulp industries, gathering more than 195 participants from 110 companies across 27 countries. The event once again showcased the vibrant and innovative spirit of the sector, with sponsors and participants driving forward new ideas, partnerships, and solutions.
Chemical companies Akkim Kimya and Caran Kimya, who were the main and entertainment sponsors respectively, played a significant role in making the symposium a success. Crown Paper Mill (CPM) and its sister concern Ittihad Paper Mill (IPM), DDC Makina, Fujian Light Machinery, Eczacıbaşı Consumer Products, Korozo Group, Tulip Technologies, and ProcessMiner, were the other key sponsors who collectively contributed to the event’s unique and engaging atmosphere.
The B2B meetings were highly productive. In addition to the sponsor companies, ResourceWise, Toscotec, OMET, OSK, Maflex, and Korozo Group held discussions at their dedicated tables.
The symposium opened with insightful presentations from industry experts. Brian McClay of TTO BMA, set the stage with his talk on ‘Risks of The World for Paper, Tissue & Pulp’, offering a comprehensive outlook on the global paper industry. Özlem Arız of Kimberly-Clark followed with an enlightening session on ‘Strategic Approaches for the Paper Industry’, focusing on navigating the EU’s Legal Framework. Şahin Civelek from Hayat Kimya impressed the audience with innovations in water and energy management during his talk on ‘Sustainable Production’. Additionally, Omar Barjij from IMA TMC delivered a compelling presentation on ‘Enhancing Sustainability by Cutting Waste in Packaging Lines’, which garnered significant interest from participants.
Orhan Öğücü from Lila Kağıt delivered an insightful presentation on ‘Growth Expectations in the Tissue Paper Industry’. His session covered key trends, market dynamics, and future growth opportunities in the tissue paper sector, providing valuable perspectives for industry stakeholders.
Marko Summanen of ResourceWise delivered one of the standout presentations on ‘Paper Industry Outlook: Current Market Trends and Industry Drivers for the Future’, drawing significant attention for its forward-thinking insights. His analysis on the evolving paper market dynamics resonated strongly with attendees, further solidifying the importance of innovation and adaptability in the sector.
Toscotec was also at the forefront with Fabio Bargiacchi and Enrico Fazio leading a powerful session on ‘Sustainability as a Decisive Success Factor for the Tissue Industry’, discussing the role of innovative technologies in improving sustainability across operations. Their presentation underlined Toscotec’s commitment to sustainable practices and technological excellence in tissue manufacturing.
