First Quality Tissue to Install Two New Thru-Air-Dried Paper Machines

The expansion includes the installation of two new Thru-Air-Dried (TAD) paper machines with associated converting facilities at a new location to be announced in the near future.

Aug 15, 2024 - First Quality Tissue announced another major expansion initiative. The expansion includes a commitment to install two new Thru-Air-Dried (TAD) paper machines with associated converting facilities at a new location to be announced in the near future.

The company estimates the first paper machine to be operational in 2027; with the second machine coming online approximately eighteen months thereafter.

This new investment will add additional capacity to First Quality's existing operations, which currently includes eight TAD machines at two manufacturing sites located in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania and Anderson, South Carolina.

The First Quality Group of companies is a closely held, diversified group of companies manufacturing, selling and distributing branded and private label absorbent hygiene, paper and packaging products into the healthcare, retail, and commercial channels.

SOURCE: First Quality