The first UK edition of the Paper & Tissue Show closed on 12 November at Excel London, after two days of exhibition, conference sessions and the Industry Awards. The event is an extension of the Paper & Tissue Show Abu Dhabi, organised by Al Furat Group. It brought together around 80 exhibitors from 25 countries, including paper and tissue producers as well as suppliers to the industry.
Over the two days, buyers, manufacturers and suppliers from the paper, tissue, hygiene and packaging sectors met face to face, discovered new products and explored opportunities for cooperation.
Conference programme
The conference programme ran in the Conference Hall on both days. It combined company presentations with sessions on sustainability, innovative technologies and global market trends, and registration was free of charge. On 11 November, speakers included IBC Paper Training, Resourcewise, Whightman & Parrish, Fastmarket, Danu Water (accompanied by Wepa) and CEPI. The second day featured ATS Tanner France, iov42 / Interu, Future Tonic, Process Miner and Valmet.
Industry Awards 2026
The Industry Awards recognised individuals and companies for achievements across the sector. Three awards went to individuals:
- Outstanding CEO Leadership Award: Abdullah Alkhateeb, Crown Paper Mill
- Women in Leadership – Excellence Award: Sinem Öksüz Dedebayraktar, Kipaş Kağıt
- Resource Efficiency Award: Karim Pourak, Process Miner
The company awards covered capacity expansion, social impact, sustainability, innovation and service:
- Tissue Capacity Expansion Excellence Award: Faderco
- Community Value & Social Impact Award: Saudi Paper Group
- Sustainability & Environmental Innovation Award: Kansan
- New Invention & Innovation Award: Maflex and Emtec
- Customer Service Excellence Award: Abirami Pumps
- Sustainable Water Management Innovation Award: Danu
Several winners also appeared in the conference programme, with Danu Water and Process Miner both presenting during the two days.
Next edition
The organisers have already scheduled the next edition of the show for 10-11 November 2027.
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