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Miami Herald
19-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Bankrupt paper towel and tissue maker seeks sale to Italian rival
When the Covid-19 pandemic devastated the retail sector beginning in March 2020, sanitary paper companies benefited from the call to accelerate their toilet paper, paper towel, facial tissue, and napkin production to meet huge demand from the public. People were stocking up on all of the different sanitary paper products, as many workers had transitioned to remote work at home and a large percentage of the workforce began using more at-home paper products instead of the sanitary paper offered at work. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter By April 12, 2020, 73% of U.S. stores were sold out of toilet paper, Reuters reported at the time, but the market ramped up quickly, as by April 19, 2020, 48% of stores were sold out. But that's still a high percentage of stores without toilet paper. Related: Huge burger chain franchisee files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy The scarce supply of sanitary paper products led consumers to begin hoarding any stock they could find, increasing the need to restock the shelves. The leading sanitary paper producers ramped up production and reaped the financial benefits of increased sales of the products. Toilet paper sales in mid-March 2020 rose by 216.8%, according to Adweek, but stabilized by June 2020. The U.S. paper towel and bathroom tissue sector has been dominated by three manufacturers - Georgia-Pacific, which makes Brawny and Angel Soft brands; Kimberly-Clark, which manufactures Scott, Cottonelle, and Kleenex; and Procter & Gamble, which makes Charmin, Bounty, and Puffs. The three companies combined hold 78% of the U.S. market share of toilet paper, according to a National Library of Medicine report. Some of the smaller sanitary paper companies, facing severe supply chain issues, struggled to compete during and after the pandemic, and some manufacturers weren't able to avoid financial distress and a bankruptcy filing. Gorham Paper and Tissue, which manufactured White Mountain Tissue, in November 2020 filed for Chapter 11 protection facing the effects of the pandemic and in January sold its assets to Behrens Investment Group. The company was rebranded White Mountain Paper Company. Image source: Pixabay Fast-forward to about 4-1/2 years later, and major sanitary paper producer Royal Paper on April 8, 2025, filed for Chapter 11 protection, seeking to sell its assets to the U.S. affiliate of Italian sanitary paper company Sofidel Group for a stalking-horse bid of $126 million. Related: Another huge auto parts brand files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy The Phoenix-based debtor, which manufactures private-label toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, and napkins for retail customers Aldi, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Kroger, and Meijer, filed its petition after a combination of labor shortages and a fire at one of its distribution facilities impacted its ability to meet customer demand. More bankruptcies: Popular restaurant and bar chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcyPopular athletic shoe chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcyAward-winning cosmetics brand files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Among its private-label products for the at-home market, which comprises 70% of the company's business, are Whole Foods' 365 Napkins, Trader Joe's Super Soft Bath Tissue, and Value Bath Tissue that is sold at Family Dollar. Royal's away-from-home market, which includes hotels, restaurants, schools, and hospitals, comprises 30% of its market. Sofidel's brands include Regina, Softis, Kittensoft, Papernet, and Hakle. Royal Paper, founded in 1992, filed a motion on April 8 seeking approval of up to $10 million in debtor-in-possession financing, with $5 million available on interim approval of the motion, to finance its reorganization in bankruptcy. The debtor, Royal Interco, listed $100 million to $500 million in assets and liabilities in its petition. The company owes over $205 million on a term loan credit agreement and about $24.9 million in unsecured debt, according to a declaration from Chief Restructuring Officer Michael Ragano of Novo Advisors. Related: Popular breakfast chain franchise files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Associated Press
16-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Brewton Containerboard Mill First Paper Mill in the Country To Earn Energy Star Certification
Since 2007, we've invested nearly $1 billion to transform our Brewton Containerboard Mill into a model of innovation. Thanks to modernized equipment and the dedication of our employees, we've created a cutting-edge, sustainable and safer workplace. As the first integrated paper mill in the U.S. to earn the ENERGY STAR® certification, Brewton stands as a testament to our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Here's to continued success and the exciting milestones ahead. About Georgia-Pacific Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose and building products. Our familiar consumer brands include Angel Soft®, Brawny®, Dixie®, enMotion®, Quilted Northern®, Sparkle® and Vanity Fair®. Georgia-Pacific has long been a leading supplier of building products to lumber and building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers. Its Georgia-Pacific Recycling subsidiary is among the world's largest traders of paper, metal and plastics. The company operates more than 150 facilities and employs approximately 30,000 people directly and creates more than 80,000 jobs indirectly. For more information, visit: For news, visit: Follow Georgia-Pacific on LinkedIn, Meta, Instagram, X and YouTube. View original content here. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Georgia-Pacific Corporation
Washington Post
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
Angel Soft: 'The Big Game Potty-tunity'
Arts & Entertainments Angel Soft: 'The Big Game Potty-tunity' | Super Bowl 2025 February 10, 2025 | 1:59 AM GMT Angel Soft's 2025 Super Bowl ad reminds viewers to take a bathroom break before the half time show.
Boston Globe
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Super Bowl 2025 commercials: See Ben Affleck and the DunKings, Tom Brady, plus more big game ads
Angel Soft Angel Soft is offering viewers a 'potty-tunity' with its spot, giving viewers a chance to take a bathroom break while its commercial airs. Advertisement Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and more Muppets hit the beach and other vacation locales in a fun ad for Bosch Antonio Banderas and Macho Man Randy Savage join forces for a series of teasers ahead of Bosch's spot. Bud Light Rapper Post Malone and comedian Shane Gillis team up to keep the brews flowing at the neighborhood barbecue party in a commercial for Bud Light that also stars former Colts and Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Budweiser A determined Clydesdale horse gets the beer to the bar just in time in this cute commercial for Budweiser. Coffee-mate Singer Shania Twain lends her voice to an ad for Coffee-mate promoting its new cold foam creamer. Coors Light Coors Light pokes fun at the lethargy that fans will feel on the Monday after the Super Bowl in a humorous spot featuring anthropomorphic sloths. DoorDash Comedian Nate Bargatze does some snack math in a teaser for DoorDash's Super Bowl spot. Doritos Aliens abduct a bag of Doritos in a funny, fan-made ad for the chip company, created by the winners of its 'Crash the Super Bowl' contest. Dove Dove is encouraging viewers to 'change the way we talk to our girls' about their body types in an ad focused on keeping girls interested in sports. Dunkin' Advertisement FanDuel Sorry Rob Gronkowski, but the 2025 Kick of Destiny will feature brothers and former football stars Peyton and Eli Manning going head-to-head during this year's contest. Fetch In a teaser for reward app Fetch's Super Bowl spot, the company revealed that it's giving away what it calls 'The Big Reward,' $10,000 each to 120 winners, during the final minutes of the game. Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Patriots owner Robert Kraft Frank's RedHot Paris Hilton, known for her catch phrase 'That's hot,' teams up with Frank's RedHot for a new Super Bowl ad, featuring a giveaway contest where 59 lucky winners will take home $1,000 each, with five additional winners receiving a bedazzled bottle of the hot sauce. GoDaddy Website-building company GoDaddy returns to the big game broadcast with a new teaser for an ad starring actor Walton Goggins. Häagen-Dazs Ice cream company Häagen-Dazs enlists the help of 'Fast & Furious' stars Ludacris, Vin Diesel, and Michelle Rodriguez for its Super Bowl spot. Hellmann's Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunite for HexClad Gordon Ramsay and Pete Davidson investigate an 'unidentified frying object' in a Super Bowl spot for cookware company HexClad. Hims Hims hopes to send a message with its big game ad, which takes aim at obesity and the weight-loss industry. Daniel Levy and Heidi Gardner are back and bringing the laughs in a new teaser for Super Bowl commercial. Advertisement Instacart If there was an 'Avengers'-style movie starring mascots for grocery store items, it might look something like Instacart's commercial, which features appearances by Chester Cheetah, Puppy Monkey Baby, the Green Giant, the Pillsbury Doughboy, Mr. Clean, the Kool-Aid Man, and more. Lay's See a sweet tale about a hard-working girl growing spuds on a potato farm with her family in the Super Bowl ad for Lay's chips. Little Caesar's Little Caesar's taps the comedic genius of actor Eugene Levy in a series of funny teasers ahead of the pizza chain's Super Bowl Sunday commercial. Michelob ULTRA Acting legends Catherine O'Hara and Mountain Dew Seal puts a Baja Blast spin on his classic song 'Kiss from a Rose' in an ad for Mountain Dew, also featuring Becky G. MSC Cruises Orlando Bloom and Drew Barrymore hit the high seas (and the high notes) in a teaser for an MSC Cruises commercial. NERDS 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' singer Shaboozey channels Louis Armstrong for a rendition of 'What a Wonderful World' in a commercial for candy brand NERDS. NerdWallet A brainy, talking beluga whale chats with a tourist (and steals his phone) in a funny ad for NerdWallet. Oikos Juno Temple shows off some surprising leg strength as she carries Myles Garrett to his flight in a fun ad for Oikos yogurt. Pentera Burlington-based cybersecurity company Pentera is hitting the big game with an ad featuring a cyber security manager who happens to be a walking, talking goat named Gary. Pringles Adam Brody sends out the 'call of the mustaches' in a humorous ad for Pringles uniting several famous men with facial hair, including Nick Offerman, Andy Reid, James Harden, and even Mr. Potato Head. Advertisement Ram Actor Glen Powell sports a long, blonde wig and turns up the temperature in teasers for a commercial from Ram trucks. Ray-Ban & Meta Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt, and Kris Jenner see the art world in a new light with a little help from technology in the Super Bowl spot promoting glasses from Ray-Ban and Meta. Reese's Reese's shows off its new chocolate lava big cups in a hot, volcano-filled ad for the big game. Rocket Rocket plans to bring 'America home' in a family-focused teaser for the mortgage lender's upcoming Super Bowl spot. Skechers Chiefs coach Andy Reid shows off his side hustle as a 'male hand model' while promoting a new pair of sneakers in an ad for Skechers. Squarespace Barry Keoghan travels the countryside handing out laptops and website designs in a new spot for Squarespace. Stella Artois David Beckham meets his long, lost twin brother 'Dave' — played by Taco Bell 'Mooo!' rapper Doja Cat photobombs unsuspecting drive-thru customers in a teaser for a fan-focused ad for Taco Bell. Totino's Pizza Rolls Tim Robinson and Sam Richardson meet a visitor from outer space in this teaser for an alien-themed ad for Totino's Pizza Rolls. TurboTax 'Insecure' actress Issa Rae wants to help viewers weather tax season in a teaser for a big game spot for TurboTax. Tubi Streaming platform Tubi gave a peek at what's to come with its Super Bowl ad in a short teaser set in a doctor's office. Uber Eats Uber Eats brought out all the stars for its ad looking back on a century of food and football, featuring Matthew McConaughey, Kevin Bacon, Sean Evans, Martha Stewart, Charli XCX, and Greta Gerwig. Advertisement WeatherTech A group of rowdy senior citizens hit the road and stir up trouble in the commercial for WeatherTech, which also features the song 'Born to Be Wild' by Steppenwolf. Matt Juul can be reached at
