April 23, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GPAM strength program reducing fiber use, energy demand and CO₂ emissions.
WILMINGTON, Del. (USA) — Solenis, a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, today announced that Hainan Gold Hongye Paper has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Solenis Sustainability Award for achieving substantial reductions in fiber consumption, chemical usage, energy demand and CO₂ emissions through the implementation of Solenis’ glyoxalated polyacrylamide (GPAM) strength‑enhancement program across multiple tissue machines.
“By integrating GPAM technology into Hainan Gold Hongye Paper’s tissue making operations, the mill significantly improved fiber utilization while reducing refining energy, wet strength resin consumption and carbon emissions,” said Ted Kelly, Vice President and General Manager of Solenis’ Consumer Solutions business in Eurasia. “These improvements demonstrate how targeted wet‑end optimization can deliver strong, measurable sustainability impact while supporting product performance and operational reliability.”
Working with Solenis, Hainan Gold Hongye Paper implemented Hercobond™ Plus 555 across key tissue machines, delivering the following sustainability benefits:
- Fiber savings: 960 tons per year
- Chemical savings: wet‑strength resin reduced by 432 tons per year
- Energy savings: refining energy reduced by 750,000 kWh per year
- Greenhouse gas reduction: 690 metric tons of CO₂ emissions avoided annually
- Production efficiency: additional output achieved without increasing fiber usage or energy demand
“Partnering with Solenis enabled us to achieve meaningful improvements in resource efficiency across our production lines,” said Wang Niandong, General Manager of Hainan Gold Hongye Paper. “The program supports our long‑term sustainability goals by lowering fiber use, reducing our carbon footprint and strengthening overall operational efficiency.”
The positive results achieved are now being extended across the broader Hainan Gold Hongye Paper operations, where the GPAM program contributes directly to improved sustainability performance through significant fiber, chemical and energy savings, further reducing the company’s environmental impact.
Established in 2020, the Solenis Sustainability Awards recognize specific and verifiable customer projects that have, over a period of 12 months, delivered measurable results against at least one of five sustainability indicators: reduced water use, reduced energy consumption, decreased greenhouse gas emissions, optimized raw material utilization, or reduced waste.
About Solenis
Solenis is a leading global provider of water treatment, process and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, lubricants, degreasers, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of more than 23,000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
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