Domtar to shutter paper machine work in Ashdown, transition to soft wood and pulp production
Domtar Corp. announced Friday (Aug. 7) it would permanently shutter its paper machine operations at its Ashdown plant to save $200 million by 2021. The South-Carolina based company will transition its Ashdown operations to soft wood and fluff pulp production.
This transition, which leaves part of the site operational, will cost up to $20 million and could take 14 months to complete. The company did not note the impact on the 142 employees who have been laid-off since April due to COVID-19 slowdowns.
Domtar to shutter paper machine work in Ashdown, transition to soft wood and pulp production - Talk Business & Politics
Domtar Corp. announced Friday (Aug. 7) it would permanently shutter its paper machine operations at its Ashdown plant to save $200 million by 2021. The South-Carolina based company will transition its Ashdown operations to soft wood and fluff pulp production.