Goma-Camps

What Goma-Camps does

Gomà-Camps is a privately held Spanish industrial group founded in 1758 in La Riba, Tarragona, that manufactures, converts, and distributes tissue paper, industrial cellulose, and related hygiene products under multiple sub-brands. Its portfolio spans core tissue (GC Original), recycled and eco-certified lines (GC ecologic+, GC Nature), premium airlaid table settings (GC CLASS), decorative polypropylene tablecloths (GC Decore), industrial technical cellulose (GC TECH), and high-performance technical cleaning cloths (Chicopee). The company operates a vertically integrated footprint comprising a paper mill and offices in La Riba, a converting factory in Vilaverd, and an expedition warehouse in La Riba, with certifications including FSC Mix Credit, FSC Recycled Credit, EU Ecolabel, IFS, and ISO.

The underlying technology is industrial paper and cellulose manufacturing, with proprietary capabilities in airlaid material processing, recycled fiber optimization, antimicrobial technical cloth engineering (Chicopee), and recyclable polypropylene converting. Sustainability metrics disclosed by the company — 61% recycled paper share in 2025 (up from 58% in 2024), virgin plastic consumption reduced from 268 to 216 tonnes between 2023 and 2025, and water consumption of 4 m³/Tn against a 6 m³/Tn sector benchmark — indicate above-average resource efficiency and a deliberate sustainability-led product positioning.

Commercially, Gomà-Camps operates a B2B model serving HORECA, industry, healthcare, facility services, and public-sector customers through an authorized distributor network across Spain, supplemented by international export through the same channel. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with multi-year distributor contracts and dedicated distributor support tools (locator and portal) underpinning the channel. Direct digital e-commerce is absent; end customers are routed to distributors via the website. Revenue, headcount details, ownership, and management information are not disclosed in the available sources, limiting visibility into financial scale and corporate governance.

Name

Goma-Camps

Legal name

GOMA CAMPS, S.A.

Website

https://gomacamps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1758

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Gomà-Camps is a privately held Spanish tissue paper manufacturer and converter, founded in 1758, serving HORECA, healthcare, industrial, facility services, and public-sector customers through an authorized distributor network across Spain and international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tissue Paper Manufacturing

NAICS

Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing (322291), Paper Manufacturing (322)

SIC

Papers & Allied Products (2600), Paper Mills (2621)

akta.pro primary industry

Away-from-Home (AFH) Tissue & Wipers (Commercial/Institutional) (IMAMAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD), Tissue Converting & Private Label Manufacturing (IMAMAGAH), Recycled Tissue & Hygiene Products (IMAMAKAF), Medical & Healthcare Hygiene Disposables (Patient Wipes, Underpads) (IMAMAGAF)

Keywords

• Tissue paper manufacturing
• Recycled paper products
• Professional hygiene supplies
• Hospitality paper products
• Industrial cellulose rolls

Headquarters

HQ city

La Riba

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. B2B Tissue Products: Sale of tissue paper products (napkins, tablecloths, toilet paper, hand towels, industrial cellulose) through distributor network to professional customers in Horeca, healthcare, industry, and facilities sectors.
2. B2B Industrial Cellulose and Technical Products: Sale of industrial cellulose, technical cloths (Chicopee), and specialized products (GC Tech) for professional cleaning and hygiene applications.
3. B2B Converted Products: Sale of converted paper products including dispensers and specialized hygiene solutions for professional use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gomà-Camps manufactures and sells tissue paper products including paper napkins, paper tablecloths, toilet paper, hand towels, kitchen paper, industrial cellulose rolls, examination table paper, non-woven technical cloths, and dispensers. The company operates through an authorized distributor network serving B2B professional customers in the Horeca, healthcare, industrial, facility services, and collectivities sectors. Production emphasizes recycled materials (61% of tissue production in 2025) and is supported by multiple sustainability certifications (FSC, EU Ecolabel, IFS, ISO).

Product overview

Goma-Camps is a sustainable paper and cellulose manufacturer offering a diversified portfolio of tissue paper products organized into sub-brands and product families. The core sub-brands include GC Original (virgin cellulose products for everyday reliability), GC CLASS (premium compostable airlaid napkins and tablecloths for hospitality), GC TECH (high-performance technical products for demanding environments), GC Decore (colorful moisture-resistant tablecloths in recyclable polypropylene), GC Nature (natural-material products), GC ecologic+ (enhanced sustainability products), and Chicopee (technical high-performance non-woven cloths for professional cleaning). Supporting product families cover paper napkins, paper tablecloths, industrial cellulose, toilet paper, hand dryers, hand towels, facial tissues, examination table paper, non-woven cloths, and dispensers. The company operates as a single unified manufacturer with a comprehensive product range rather than a modular platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GC ecologic+: Sustainable tissue paper brand with environmental certifications
• GC Nature
• GC TECH
• GC CLASS
• GC Original
• GC Decore
• Chicopee

Products and services

• GC Class Premium Airlaid Napkins and Tablecloths Premium compostable airlaid napkins and tablecloths with fabric-like texture, designed for restaurants, catering, and events seeking elegant presentation. Offers customizable options and seasonal collections.
• GC Tech Industrial Cellulose and Technical Products High-performance technical product line for demanding professional environments including industry, healthcare, and food sectors. Features high grammage cellulose, industrial-strength hand dryers, and blue-colored options for food preparation zones, with packaging using 70% recycled plastic.
• GC Decore Decorative Polypropylene Tablecloths Colorful, moisture-resistant tablecloths made from 100% recyclable polypropylene. Features functional pre-cutting, high durability, and professional appearance for high-paced hospitality environments.
• Chicopee Technical Cleaning Cloths High-performance technical cloth sub-brand developed for professional cleaning in demanding environments including healthcare. Products include biodegradable, compostable, and reusable options such as Durawipe, Veraclean, Microfibre, Multipurpose, J-Cloth, and Lavette Super, with food-contact certification and antibacterial technology.
• GC Original Virgin Cellulose Tissue Products Versatile tissue paper products manufactured with 100% virgin cellulose from responsible sources. Combines quality, functional formats, and recycled packaging, including napkins, toilet paper, hand towels, and industrial cellulose.
• GC ecologic+ Sustainable Tissue Products Sub-brand focused on environmentally certified products, offering paper and cellulose solutions with enhanced sustainability credentials.
• GC Nature Natural Material Tissue Products Sub-brand offering paper products made from natural materials, emphasizing natural origin and environmental responsibility.
• Paper Napkins Paper napkin product family including interplegada, P&P, and individual formats in various sizes and colors for hospitality and food service use.
• Paper Tablecloths Paper tablecloth product family including Spunbond and Airlaid formats in rolls with pre-cutting options for hospitality and event use.
• Industrial Cellulose Rolls Industrial cellulose rolls in various lengths (300-1000m) for professional cleaning and drying in intensive-use environments.
• Toilet Paper Rolls Toilet paper product family including domestic and industrial formats in various roll lengths.
• Hand Dryers and Kitchen Paper Hand dryer and kitchen paper product family for professional hand drying and kitchen cleaning.
• Hand Towels Hand towel product family in Z, V, and W fold formats for professional hand drying.
• Tissues and Facial Tissues Facial tissue and pocket tissue products for personal hygiene.
• Examination Table Paper Hygienic paper rolls for medical examination tables.
• Non-Woven Cloths Non-woven cloth products including technical cloths under the Chicopee brand for professional cleaning.
• Paper Dispensers Dispenser products including wall-mounted and standing cellulose dispensers made from 100% recycled plastic, wooden napkin dispensers with FSC certification, and automatic cut dispensers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 61% of tissue paper production is now from recycled materials (2025), up from 58% in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FSC (Forest Stewardship Council)coreOthersFSC certification ensures that paper products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits. Gomà-Camps holds FSC Mix Credit and FSC Recycled Credit certifications.
• Ecolabel (EU Ecolabel)coreOthersEU Ecolabel certification demonstrates that products meet EU environmental standards throughout their lifecycle. Gomà-Camps products carry the Ecolabel certification.
• AspapelcoreOthersSpanish paper industry association. Aspapel provides sector benchmarks including average water consumption data (6 m³/tn) against which Gomà-Camps measures its performance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Clearwater Paper: North American tissue and paperboard producer serving AFH and consumer markets. Comparable tissue manufacturing profile but geographically distant from Gomà-Camps' Iberian base.
• Cascades: North American tissue and AFH specialist with strong recycled-fiber positioning. Comparable product and sustainability narrative but operates primarily outside Gomà-Camps' core European geography.

Direct peers

• WEPA Industrie: German family-owned tissue manufacturer with vertically integrated operations, strong private-label and AFH presence, and a comparable mid-cap European footprint. Highly relevant peer on business model and scale.
• Lucart: Italian tissue and AFH producer with a clear sustainability and recycled-fiber narrative similar to Gomà-Camps. Comparable product mix spanning consumer tissue, AFH, and industrial wipers.
• Sofidel: Italian-headquartered tissue manufacturer with a similar B2B/AFH focus across Europe, integrated paper-making and converting, and comparable sustainability positioning. Closest direct competitor in size, geography, and customer segments.
• Industrie Cartarie Tronchetti (ICT): Italian tissue group with integrated production and AFH/private-label focus. Comparable size, geography, and customer mix to Gomà-Camps in Southern Europe.
• Metsä Tissue: Nordic tissue producer serving European AFH and consumer markets with vertically integrated mills and sustainability certifications. Comparable in product scope and European institutional customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Kimberly-Clark: Global tissue and hygiene multinational (Kleenex, Scott). Overlaps with Gomà-Camps in AFH tissue and wipers but operates at global scale with much broader product and geographic reach.
• Essity: Global Swedish tissue and hygiene major (Tork, Lotus, etc.) with dominant AFH and consumer presence. Competes broadly with Gomà-Camps but at vastly greater scale and across many geographies and categories.
• Procter & Gamble: Global CPG incumbent with tissue brands (Charmin, Bounty). Indirect overlap in tissue category but primarily consumer-focused rather than B2B AFH like Gomà-Camps.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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