Our Capabilities
Over the past five years we have made significant investments in our plant, machinery and systems to ensure we can meet the diverse needs of our customers in the away from home washrooms, professional cleaning, healthcare, food service and industrial markets.
30,000
Capacity to convert 30,000 tonnes of tissue per annum.
1,000,000
Our 3 production lines can produce over 1,000,000 quality rolls per day.
5,000
We hold over 5,000 pallets of finished goods in stock.
150,000
150,000 sq ft of quality warehouse space.
1,600
1,600 tonnes of paper and plastic waste recycled in 2022.
500
We deliver 500 Pallets every working day across the UK & Ireland
The Star Tissue Story
Star Tissue was Established in 2003 with the aim of becoming a world-class manufacturer of hygiene paper products. Building on the 45 years of experience the family had in the paper industry the business started off in a small unit in Blackburn and in 2011 relocated to the current mega site on Waterfall Street.
Star Tissue is one of the UK’s leading independent manufacturers of hygiene paper products. It manufactures a wide range of household and away-from-home paper products from its custom-built production facility in Lancashire. As a family-owned business Star Tissue is proud of its strong reputation in the industry for providing exceptional customer service and value for money, whilst adhering to the highest ethical and environmental standards.
The Star Tissue site has now expanded to cover over 6 acres of land, 3 state-of-the-art fully automated production lines, and brand-new office facilities to house our exceptional staff. With the recent investment Star Tissue’s production operation now has the capacity to convert 30,000 tonnes of tissue per annum and produce over 1,000,000 quality rolls per day. Continued investment in the warehouse and logistics operation now sees Star Tissue able to hold over 5,000 pallets of finished goods in stock and deliver up to 500 pallets across the UK and Ireland daily.
Our History
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Star Tissue was Established in 2003 in a small unit in Blackburn with the aspiration of becoming a world-class manufacturer of hygiene paper products.
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Relocated to the current mega site on Waterfall Street.
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Sirius launched into the Away From Home Sector
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Acquired the former Dutton Carpet Site to further expand Star Tissue’s capabilities and installed a brand new paper converting line.
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Star Tissue are one of the first implementers of lamination technology in the Away From Home sector in the UK.
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Star Tissue featured in the 2016 London Stock Exchanges list of 1000 most dynamic and fast growing companies to Inspire Brtain.
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Star Tissue featured in the 2017 London Stock Exchanges list of 1000 companies to inspire Europe.
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Ranked number 8 in 2018’s Lancashire Business View Hot 100 list of the county’s most profitable SMEs
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Nominated in the 2019 Ones to Watch’ category of the LDC Top 50 awards which showcases the dynamic and ambitious leaders behind tomorrow’s mid-sized firms.
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New State of the art converting line increasing production capabilities and producing 800 rolls a minute. New warehouse operation with over 150,000 sq ft of quality warehousing, with the capacity to hold over 5,000 pallets of finished goods.
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New Pallet Automation System installed and Winner of HIVE Growth Business Award 2021.
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New 8,000sqft production extension, 100% electric forklift fleet introduced and Winner of Manufacturing Business of the year award 2022.
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Star Tissue 20 Year Anniversary.
Recent News Articles
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11 January 2024
Star Tissue UK and WEPA Group: Together for a better life
WEPA Professional, a leading European hygiene specialist, has announced the successful acquisition of Star Tissue UK, a prominent British hygiene paper provider based in Blackburn, Lancashire. The newly acquired entity will operate under the name ‘WEPA Professional UK’, signaling WEPA’s strategic commitment to further growth in the UK’s professional hygiene market.
03 April 2023
Khalid Saifullah MBE DL Speaks at Tissue World Düsseldorf 2023
Star Tissue UK Ltd’s Managing Director, Khalid Saifullah MBE DL, recently spoke at Tissue World Düsseldorf 2023, one of the largest exhibitions and conferences for the tissue paper industry. The conference was attended by global leaders in the tissue paper industry who gathered to discuss various topics such as the latest industry trends, innovations, and sustainability.
01 March 2023
Unleashing Innovation: Inside Star Tissue’s New Ideas Room
We have recently announced the installation of a new Ideas Room within our brand new offices. This space is dedicated to promoting creativity and brainstorming innovative ideas within our excellent team. As a leader in the UK Hygiene Paper manufacturing industry, Star Tissue understands the importance of keeping employees engaged and motivated. In line with this goal, we have recently unveiled our new “Ideas Room” – a dedicated space for staff to brainstorm and collaborate on new product ideas, process improvements, and other innovative solutions.
09 February 2023
Fresh New Production Floor
We have just completed a major renovation to our production floor. The painting and renovation project aimed to create a modern and inviting workspace for our employees, while also improving production processes.
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