The launch of the new Bracell pulp mill in São Paulo state, in Brazil, has resulted in the company becoming the largest dissolving pulp producer in the world, with a production capacity of up to 1.5 million tonnes of dissolving pulp or three million tonnes of kraft pulp per year at the new facility. More […]
Bracell’s ‘Project Star’ Expansion Announced at São Paulo State Governor Palace
Representing the largest private investment in the state of São Paulo, Brazil in the past decade, Bracell’s R$ 7 billion (USD 1.75b) dissolving pulp expansion project was announced to the media at Bandeirantes Palace on 29 July 2019. Noting its positive impact in the state and boost to Brazil’s international competitiveness, the investment was lauded […]
Bracell Group Rebrands Bahia Specialty Cellulose and Lwarcel Celulose under ‘Bracell’ Brand
At 2 million tonnes per annum by 2021, Bracell is poised to cement its place as the world’s leading and largest producer of dissolving pulp. The Singapore-based group recently rebranded its Brazilian operations, with Bahia Specialty Cellulose (BSC) and São Paulo-based Lwarcel Celulose operating under the unified Bracell brand. The largest private investment in São […]
RGE 2018 Highlights
2018 was a year marked by renewed purpose and continued progress across the RGE (Royal Golden Eagle) group of companies. In addition to new ventures and opportunities, there was an intensification of efforts in sustainable development across the RGE companies. Asia Pacific Rayon (APR) was unveiled as the newest business group in RGE, and is […]
Bracell Releases 2017 Sustainability Report, Demonstrates Commitment to Sustainable Operations and Community Engagement
Bracell, a global leading player of high quality rayon-grade and specialty-grade cellulose from plantation wood, has released its 2017 Sustainability Report. The report highlights several achievements in the company’s sustainability journey, including its continued investment in communities surrounding its area of operations in Bahia, Brazil. A significant milestone for the company was the release of […]
Bracell Releases 2016 Sustainability Report
Bracell, a global leader in high quality specialty pulp produced responsibly and sustainably from plantation wood, made further strides in its sustainability journey as evinced in its latest 2016 Sustainability Report. Among others accomplishments, the report highlights: A rise in the number of women in leadership roles A drop in the number of accidents in industrial […]
A New Day for Bracell as it completes Privatisation Exercise
What do textiles, baby wipes, ice cream and high-performance tire cords have in common? Diverse as they are, they all contain specialty cellulose, an ingredient that holds consumer and industrial products such as these together. One of the world’s largest producers of specialty cellulose is Bracell, whose operations in Brazil consist of a secure renewable […]