18 April 2026

The importance of partnerships was the dominant focus at our recent PaperOne™ Partner Summit in Phuket, Thailand. Under the theme of “One Team. One Goal. The Power of One”, the summit provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress to date and to strengthen partnerships which will, in turn drive business success that empower, and to chart the next chapter together.

Setting a Strategic Direction

The summit kick-started with strategic sharing sessions addressing PaperOne™’s vision for the global paper and pulp industry.

Eduward Ginting, Chief Operations Officer & Paper Business Head, delivered a high-level market outlook. His keynote speech highlighted industry shifts and the importance of agility in navigating today’s evolving business landscape.

Sharing the Market Overview

Building on this, Mr Edwin Wong, Commercial Head for Paper, presented a comprehensive overview of the pulp and paper economy. He highlighted performance trends and called attention to potential growth opportunities in the sector.

Driving Growth and Operational Excellence

A core focus of the summit was operational performance and continuous improvement. Partners received updates on mill developments from Pak Dompak Maruli Siregar, Paper Technical Manager, RAK Paper Mill. His sessions provided  insights into product capabilities and operational efficiency, which reinforced the Group’s commitment to reliable technical precision.

Brandon Chen, Sales Head of the Cut-size Division, also shared on the latest developments in the cut-size and offset business. Tan Kin Chyuan, Cut-size Product Manager, highlighted PaperOne™’s commitment to innovation in the cutsize segment through its proprietary ProDigi™ HD Print Technology.

Delivering consistently smooth performance across high-speed printers, ProDigi™ HD Print Technology ensures superior print quality while meeting the evolving expectations of business and consumer needs. The session reinforced the importance of continuous product advancement in strengthening brand differentiation and driving growth.

Together for a Sustainable Tomorrow

Aldo Joson, Head of Sustainability Operations, Fiber & Mill, delivered APRIL’s sustainability updates, detailing ongoing initiatives and measurable progress across fiber sourcing and mill operations. In his session, one central message was clear: sustainability is embedded into how we conduct our business.

Stronger Together in ONE

As the Summit concluded, one message stood out: PaperOne™’s strength lies in our network, comprised of valued partners who bring unique perspectives and industry knowledge across regions and cultures, aligned under a shared vision to achieve collective success.