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Circulose factory set to restart

16/02/2026
Circulose factory set to restart
Swedish recycled cellulose pulp maker Circulose has announced that it will restart production of its factory in Sundsvall by the end of 2026. Under new ownership with Swedish investment firm Altor, Circulose’s teams have been seeking to secure demand from brands and build partnerships with manmade cellulosic fibre producers to create the right conditions for the relaunch of production. 

“Our plan was to align the production restart with confirmed demand, and with commitments from 11 brands, we are now moving forward with confidence,” commented Circulose CEO Jonatan Janmark. Its fibre producing partners include Tangshan Sanyou (China), Aditya Birla (India), and Jilin Chemicals (China).

Circulose pulp is made from cotton textile waste. The factory, a former paper pulp mill, was in operation between 2022 and 2024. Its projected capacity at the time was 60,000 tonnes. 

Circulose plant photo by Sadia Rafique (April 2023)

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