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
Our 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, allowing development of their now state-of-the-art production facility becoming of the UK’s leading independent manufacturers of hygiene paper products.
In 2019, Star Tissue caught the attention of WEPA, a leading European manufacturer of hygiene paper products, renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Recognizing a shared ethos in prioritizing environmental responsibility and maintaining a family-owned business culture, WEPA embarked on a journey to acquire Star Tissue officially in 2024. This union marked a significant milestone, blending the heritage and expertise of Star Tissue with the expanded reach and progressive vision of WEPA.
Driven by a mutual aspiration to redefine the landscape of the away-from-home market, WEPA’s acquisition of Star Tissue allows further collaboration to implement their shared dedication to pioneering sustainable solutions and fostering innovation in the UK. With WEPA’s support, Star Tissue is ready to amplify its impact, leveraging synergies to advance environmentally conscious practices and elevate standards across the industry. Together, as part of the WEPA Group, Star Tissue continues to embody its founding principles while embracing a future characterized by bold innovation and sustainable growth now under WEPA Professional UK.
Our History
-
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.
-
Relocated to the current mega site on Waterfall Street.
-
Sirius launched into the Away From Home Sector
-
Acquired the former Dutton Carpet Site to further expand Star Tissue’s capabilities and installed a brand new paper converting line.
-
Star Tissue are one of the first implementers of lamination technology in the Away From Home sector in the UK.
-
Star Tissue featured in the 2016 London Stock Exchanges list of 1000 most dynamic and fast growing companies to Inspire Brtain.
-
Star Tissue featured in the 2017 London Stock Exchanges list of 1000 companies to inspire Europe.
-
Ranked number 8 in 2018’s Lancashire Business View Hot 100 list of the county’s most profitable SMEs
-
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.
-
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.
-
New Pallet Automation System installed and Winner of HIVE Growth Business Award 2021.
-
New 8,000sqft production extension, 100% electric forklift fleet introduced and Winner of Manufacturing Business of the year award 2022.
-
Star Tissue 20 Year Anniversary.
-
Acquired by WEPA EU 0 Now Operating under WEPA Professional UK
Recent News Articles
Get all the updates from our latest news, WEPA Professional UK in the community and much more!
24 July 2024
The WEPA and OnSite Support Story: Promoting Sustainability with Satino Puresoft
We are excited to announce a strategic partnership with OnSite Support, which has chosen to champion our Satino Puresoft product line to its customers. This collaboration is founded on our mutual commitment to sustainability and fostering a cleaner future. OnSite Support, a premium supplier of welfare and site equipment to the construction industry and a leader in its industry, recognises the importance of sustainable practices and has identified Satino Puresoft as a key component in its strategy to meet ESG objectives. By promoting Satino Puresoft to its customers, OnSite Support is taking significant steps towards driving a more sustainable and resource-efficient future.
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.
21 August 2024
How WEPA Professional UK can help drive customer satisfaction in large venues
Switching to products like WEPA Professional’s Satino PureSoft and adopting touch-free technology enables large venue operators and facilities managers to drive better hygiene and sustainability, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction.
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.
WEPA Professional UK
Star Industrial Estate, Waterfall Street, Blackburn, Lancashire. BB2 2BN, United Kingdom