Essity unveils the world-first tissue machine operating on geothermal steam




STOCKHOLM, March 12, 2025-

Today, Hygiene and health company Essity, has unveiled the world’s first tissue machine operating wholly on geothermal steam at its production facility in Kawerau, New Zealand. The annual CO2 emissions of the plant have been reduced by two-thirds.

More than 100 people attended the official opening of the newly upgraded tissue machine, including New Zealand and Australian business leaders from the manufacturing, distribution, sustainability and retail sectors, and Kawerau business and community representatives.


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