About Us

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

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.  

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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.  

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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.  

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26 November 2024

WEPA Professional UK – Satino PureSoft: Pioneering Sustainable Hygiene Solutions

WEPA Professional UK’s Satino PureSoft is a premium range of hygiene paper products 100% recycled from cardboard. This innovative product is not only soft and absorbent but also eco-friendly, making it a sustainable choice for businesses.

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