Allnorth Consultants Limited is expanding its technical leadership in the North American pulp and paper sector with the appointment of Ryno Eksteen and Jacques du Plessis, effective immediately.

The move supports Allnorth’s continued growth in industrial engineering, capital project delivery and construction services across fiber, chemicals, energy and manufacturing markets.

Why These Appointments Matter

Both appointments bring deep experience in complex industrial capital projects.

Ryno Eksteen joins with nearly 25 years of experience leading large-scale projects across:

• pulp and paper
• bio-based industries
• power generation
• manufacturing

He has delivered projects valued at more than $600 million across North America, Europe, Africa and Oceania.

Jacques du Plessis brings over 30 years of engineering design experience across:

• pulp and paper
• mining
• renewable energy
• industrial processing

His background includes FEL feasibility studies, detailed engineering and multidisciplinary project execution for upgrades and greenfield facilities.

Strategic Industry Signal

For pulp and paper mills, capital projects are becoming more complex as companies invest in:

• mill modernization
• bio-based production
• energy efficiency
• process upgrades
• infrastructure reliability

Allnorth’s appointments suggest stronger demand for engineering partners that can combine technical design, execution discipline and practical industrial knowledge.

Final Thought

These leadership additions position Allnorth to compete more strongly for complex pulp and paper capital projects across North America.

In a market where mills are balancing modernization, cost control and reliability, experienced project execution talent is becoming a clear competitive advantage.

Last Updated on 05/05/2026 by Jota Machinery