# Suzano and Kimberly-Clark launch Arbex joint venture

Suzano and Kimberly-Clark Corporation have launched Arbex, a $3.4 billion joint venture that commenced operations on July 1. Arbex will manufacture, market and distribute consumer and professional tissue and hygiene products across more than 70 markets, owning 22 manufacturing sites in 14 countries.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-07-01
- Value: $3.40B
- Status: completed
- Products: tissue products, hygiene products, consumer and professional paper products
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Suzano](https://endata.com/companies/4145.md) (partner)
- [Kimberly-Clark](https://endata.com/companies/7540.md) (partner)
- [Arbex](https://endata.com/companies/92876.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/suzano-kimberly-clark-launch-joint-venture/), 2026-07-06: "This new company brings together a distinguished heritage, a portfolio of trusted brands, and a compelling vision for the future."
- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/weekly-recap-a-penteadora-adds-needlepunch-recycling-lines-suzano-kimberly-clark-launch-joint-venture-more/), 2026-07-12: "Arbex, commenced operations on July 1 as an independent business and unveiled details of its brand, leadership team and company structure."

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