Published September 8, 2022
Football’s world governing body FIFA has awarded Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) the license to design, produce, and sell limited-edition packs of facial tissues commemorating the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™…
Published August 25, 2022
In May, the Spanish government approved a law granting paid medical menstrual leave for women who suffer from severe period pain. The decision, which makes Spain the first European country to offer this kind of leave at a state level, made headlines globally and boosted lobbying efforts in other nations around the world…
Published July 23, 2022
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), the world leading wellness group and manufacturer of hygienic paper products and long-lasting germ protection solutions, received multiple awards at this year’s Future Workspace Summit in Dubai, in recognition of its corporate culture and measures taken to attract and retain top talent.
Published February 28, 2022
Despite medical science advancing in leaps and bounds, accelerating faster with each passing year, the effect this has had on the average human being’s lifespan in the past few decades has been negligible. For the first time in generations, the next generation of young children to be born may not outlive their parents in terms of life expectancy.
Published January 15, 2022
Jordan’s Fine Hygienic Holding is branching out into the nutrition supplements business as it looks to build its wellness segment as part of a five-year growth strategy, its chief executive said. The company has set aggressive growth targets and expects its wellness business, together with masks and sanitary operations, to account for about half of its revenue. The other half will be driven by the company’s core paper business, James Lafferty told The National.
Published December 1, 2021
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) has installed a Gambini-supplied converting line at its Abu Dhabi plant as part of a $136m investment project in the UAE. The $8.2m converting project joins investments in the paper mill, converting facility and warehouses, and will upgrade production in the toilet and kitchen towel categories, enabling FHH to “provide consumers in the region with higher quality products”, and also offer different embossing patterns on the toilet paper and paper towels products.
Published June 6, 2021
In line with its commitment to promote a culture of inclusion and empowerment within its operations, Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading wellness groups and manufacturers of hygienic paper products, has announced a new program in Saudi Arabia focused on integrating and empowering women in its workforce…
Published January 28, 2021
As “Sterilized Brand of the Decade 2020”, and manufacturer of the #1 sterilised tissue in the world, Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) is playing an instrumental role in best practice for hygiene. FHH’s CEO James Michael Lafferty discusses changing attitudes among the general public, and how Fine is helping to drive change through a range of products that consumers can trust
Published January 18, 2021
Fine Solutions, the away-from-home division of Fine Hygienic Holding – the world’s leading wellness group and the region’s largest paper tissue manufacturer, announced the enrollment of nearly 500 healthcare institutions across the UAE, KSA, Jordan and Egypt in its Medical Wellness Aspire Program and Hygiene Affiliate Programs since 2019
Published January 18, 2021
Fine Solutions has announced the enrollment of nearly 500 healthcare institutions across the UAE, KSA, Jordan and Egypt in its Medical Wellness Aspire Programme and Hygiene Affiliate Programmes since 2019
Published December 02, 2020
Global Brand Awards is an annual event held by Global Brands Magazine, an international publication headquartered in the UK. The award aims to recognize global brands achieving excellence in performance across a broad range of sectors while keeping its readers up to date on much-needed know-how of the branding world
Published November 21, 2020 – Logistics Gulf
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), the wellness group and manufacturer of reusable protective masks and hygienic paper products, has reinforced its position as the number one brand in long-lasting germ protection with the launch of a new range of products which will enable consumers in the UAE market to protect themselves against pathogens
Published November 21, 2020 – Clean Middle East
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), a world-leading wellness group and manufacturer of reusable protective masks and hygienic paper products, has reinforced its position as the number one brand in long-lasting germ protection with the launch of a new range of products which will enable consumers in the UAE market to protect themselves against pathogens
Published November 17, 2020
A survey commissioned by Fine Solutions, the away-from-home division of Fine Hygienic Holding, has highlighted the importance of hygiene in the dining experience post Covid-19 lockdown. 89% of UAE customers are unwilling to revisit a restaurant with poor washroom hygiene
Published November 15, 2020
A survey commissioned by Fine Solutions has found that almost 90% of customers either won’t return again or will revisit less often if a restaurant has poor washroom hygiene.
Published November 12, 2020
A survey commissioned by Fine Solutions, a division of Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), has highlighted the importance of hygiene in dining experiences post-Covid-19, with 89% of UAE customers unwilling to revisit a restaurant with poor washroom cleanliness
Published November 11, 2020
A survey commissioned by Fine Solutions, the away-from-home division of Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) , one of the world’s leading wellness groups and manufacturer of hygienic paper products, has highlighted the importance of hygiene in the dining experience post Covid-19 lockdown, with 89% of UAE customers unwilling to revisit a restaurant with poor washroom hygiene
Published October 27, 2020
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), a manufacturer of hygienic paper products, was honoured to receive three prestigious awards at Global Brands Magazine Awards 2020, which aims to recognize brands across the globe that have shown consistent excellence in performance and innovation
Published September 15, 2020
“Fine has always held the fundamental belief that ‘If you don’t have your health, you don’t have anything,’ which is why we are committed to providing our consumers all over the world with proactive and innovative hygienic solutions that can make a real difference in their lives.” James Michael Lafferty, Fine Hygienic Holding CEO
Published September 07, 2020
Fine Hygienic Holding is an epic rags-to-riches tale, but recent events have seen them come into their own. The founder of Fine Hygienic Holding is still alive in his 90s, but his story, and that of Fine Hygienic Holding itself, goes back to 1958. When he started, he was a Palestinian refugee exiled to Jordan with one dollar in his pocket. He was getting married and wanted to provide for his family, so he began trading in paper
Published August 06, 2020
The dependence on Fine Hygienic Holdings’ (FHH) products in homes and leading facilities existed long before Covid-19 struck the world. As the pandemic drags on, people are growing increasingly cautious about staying safe from fearful diseases. At times like this, consumers and businesses have gravitated towards familiar products such as sterilised tissues, paper towels, hand towels, toilet paper and business solutions
Published July 09, 2020
UAE-based Fine Hygienic Holding‘s products have been in our homes long before the pandemic, from facial tissues to paper towels, as well as baby and adult care goods. As a result of the pandemic and the subsequent mandatory safety measures, we can now easily recognize the Fine logo on a very important product – the Fine Guard face mask.
Published JulY 01, 2020
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the leading Wellness Groups and manufacturer of hygienic paper products, has implemented a progressive new policy and benefit to promote employee health and wellness
Published June 04, 2020
The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region’s leading manufacturer of hygienic products has released promising results that its medical masks can protect against pathogens, including the coronavirus causing COVID-19. Now, its Swiss technology partner is hoping to expand on its distribution, with a focus to launch in the US.
Published April 06, 2020
Dubai — Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading wellness groups and manufacturers of hygienic paper products, has set up a US$1 million relief fund to provide aid to MENA region communities it serves. The multi-faceted fund has been set up to benefit those most in need in the region during the current COVID-19 crisis.
Published March 26, 2020
Fine Hygienic Holding has ramped up production of Fine Guard N95-grade face masks from its new production facility in Ajman, solely to serve demand in the UAE. In response to widespread global preventative measures designed to combat the spread of COVID-19, Fine Hygienic Holding’s Ajman factory is producing 8,000 Fine Guard N95-grade face masks units every day, dedicating its total production output to a single country.
Published March 11, 2020
A UAE-based company is set to quickly ramp up its production of face masks in order to meet soaring global demand. Despite being asked by the White House to supply the US with masks, James Michael Lafferty, CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), told Arabian Business his priority right now is ensuring there are enough reusable masks for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Published March 03, 2020
Jordan’s Fine Hygienic Holding is considering an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange as early as next year as the company looks to expand in new markets and invest about $100 million (Dh367m) to set up its sixth paper mill in the Mena region, its chief executive said.
Published February 25, 2020
Cincinnati native James Michael Lafferty, a former Procter & Gamble Co. executive who is now CEO of Fine Hygienic Holding, said his company has just begun selling a reusable face mask designed to guard against the deadly new strain of coronavirus.
Published February 23, 2020
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading Wellness and Hygiene Groups, has released their latest innovation, Fine Guard, a face mask enhanced with advanced filtration and sterilization technology, in light of the widespread Coronavirus, which has reportedly been detected in at least 23 countries.
Published February 06, 2020
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading Wellness Groups and manufacturer of hygienic paper products, has been awarded the prestigious and highly coveted “Sterilized Brand of the Decade Award” in 2020, by the Family Hygiene Institute (FHI). FHI operates under the auspices of the Medical Wellness Association (MWA), which is a globally recognized collection of the finest doctors and wellness professionals with the express purpose to promote proven global hygiene practices, especially for families.
Published January 19, 2020
Fine Hygienic Holding’s goals for Jordan are similar to their own: growth, prosperity and success on an international level. FINE HYGIENIC HOLDING’s products have long been a staple in every Jordanian home. With a deeply rooted commitment to enhance the wellbeing of its consumers, Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) is expanding beyond products on an international scale.
Published December 18, 2019
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading Wellness Groups and manufacturer of hygienic paper products and diapers, announced on Tuesday plans to invest more than $35m in the Egyptian market. The investments would be injected into new equipment, research and development, marketing strategies, in addition to investment in staff.
Published October 09, 2019
Amman-based Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), the producer of Fine tissues, is gradually moving into the wellness industry after it acquired Nai Arabia Food Co for $10 million. The deal comes as the trend for healthy products picks up in MENA.
Published October 08, 2019
Jordan’s Fine Hygienic Holding, a paper products manufacturer, became the largest single shareholder in Dubai’s natural food and beverage company Nai Arabia in a deal valued at over $10 million (Dh36.7m). The signing between the two companies took place on Monday at FHH’s Dubai office in Jebel Ali, giving it a stake of more than 30 per cent.
Published July 17, 2019
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company operating in the Middle East and Africa, has selected Oracle Cloud Applications to enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation and deliver exceptional employee engagement.
Published January 3, 2019
The world is far more competitive than ever. The streets are buzzing with activity from rampant stockbrokers and hard-headed businessmen.
Published December 13, 2018
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of hygienic paper products, hosted Erik Weihenmayer, a visually-impaired mountaineering hero, at an event called ‘No Barriers’ in Dubai last night.
Published December 8, 2018
Whether that be a ‘fireman’s pole’ connecting different levels in the office or ‘skateboarding’ in the workplace, offices in Dubai are getting inspired by the ‘happy employee’ policy.
Published November 19, 2018
It’s no coincidence that some of the world’s most successful and innovative companies – think Google, Apple, or Facebook – are famous for their unorthodox work environments.
Published December 13, 2016
CIGARETTE maker British American Tobacco said it supports the Department of Finance’s (DOF) call for the Congressional Oversight Committee to do a full review of Republic Act 10351 or the Sin Tax Law of 2012 before the law is amended.
Published October 10, 2016
British American Tobacco Philippines (BAT) on Monday said it supports the proposed nationwide smoking ban in public places. James Michael Lafferty, chief executive of BAT, said the company would have no issue with the implementation of a smoking ban.
Published February 10, 2015
ENTREPRENEURS can find some valuable lessons in sports, according to British American Tobacco (BAT) General Manager James Michael Lafferty.
Published May 1, 2013
British American Tobacco (BAT) Philippines is taking vigorous steps toward its promised expanded operations in the Philippines, starting with the delivery of its commitment to procure more tobacco leaves from local farmers this year.
Published 10:27 AM, June 13, 2012
Through the congressional phase of the sin tax reform debate, it has been clear the proponents on both sides have zeroed in on various specificities to bolster their case. The role of Congress and now the Senate is to sort through the rhetoric and weigh the sides in light of what is in the best interests of the nation.
Published March 04, 2012
British American Tobacco (BAT) is still optimistic on pursuing investments in the Philippines despite the difficulties it is encountering in getting a level playing in the local tobacco industry.
Published January 19, 2010
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) wants to boost sales this year through aggressive marketing to reach more consumers, and by offering new products, officials said at the weekend.
Published September 1, 2008
I was expecting a normal career talk earlier in the Industry Orientation Seminar, only to be surprised by the presence of Proctor and Gamble’s president, in casual clothing.
Published May 8, 2008
Top consumer goods maker Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines is targeting double-digit sales growth this year on the back of strong demand for its beauty, laundry and other personal care products.
Published May 8, 2008
PROCTER and Gamble (P&G) Philippines Inc. has opened a new distribution center in Cabuyao, Laguna, in a move to build up its domestic and export capacity, the company announced Wednesday
Published May 7, 2008
The Philippine unit of a US multinational company opened a new facility in Cabuyao, Laguna, allowing the firm to meet increasing demand for its leading brands globally
Published June 2007
Greatest-of-all-time sports icons — five-time Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comaneci and six-time World Bowling Champion Paeng Nepomuceno — will be together in a rare occasion to give a motivational talk to employees of Procter & Gamble Philippines today
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