Poland’s Velvet Care has increased its production capacity by 40% after starting up its Valmet-supplied TM at its plant in Klucze.
Launched on 18 December 2025, the factory now has four tissue machines that produce a total of over 210,000tpy.
The company has also announced that as of 1 February 2026, Paweł Bajorek will take over as Chief Executive of Velvet Care.
Artur Pielak, previously Chief Executive, will move to the company’s supervisory board.
Speaking of the start-up of TM9, Pielak said: “For 13 years, Velvet Care has been systematically investing in the future.
“The launch of this new production machine is another step in the company’s further development and is our response to the growing market demand for high-quality tissue paper and the best quality paper products for daily hygiene.
“We are strengthening our market leadership position – this is possible thanks to the ambition and professionalism of the crew at the Klucze plant.”
Of his new role, Bajorek added: “Looking at the impressive achievements of recent years, I see this moment not only as an honour but above all as a responsibility.
“Ambitious goals and an exciting stage of growth lie ahead. We plan to significantly expand production capacity, streamline key processes, enter new markets, and build partnerships with additional business collaborators.
“All of this is to reach an even wider audience of consumers. We are a champion in Central Europe, but this is only a milestone on our path to becoming a true European leader.”
