WestRock To Close SC Mill In August
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Atlanta, Georgia based WestRock Company has an- nounced it will permanently cease operating its paper mill in North Charleston, South Carolina, on August 31, 2023. “WestRock and its predecessor companies have had a long history in the region operating the North Charles- ton mill, and the contributions of the team members over the years have been greatly appreciated,” said David B. Sewell, Chief Executive Officer at WestRock. “The decision to close a facility and impact the lives of our team mem- bers is never easy, and we are committed to assisting our North Charleston team with exploring roles at other We- stRock locations and outplacement assistance.” The North Charleston mill produces containerboard, uncoated kraft paper (KraftPak®), and unbleached satu- rating kraft paper (DuraSorb®), with a combined annual capacity of 550,000 tons. Containerboard and uncoated kraft currently produced at the mill will be manufactured at other WestRock facilities. The company intends to exit the unbleached saturating kraft paper business when the mill shutdown is completed. WestRock says is committed to improving its return on invested capital as well as maximizing the performance of its assets. The combination of high operating costs and the need for significant capital investment were the de- termining factors in the decision to cease operations at the mill. The North Charleston mill employs approximately 500 people. Employees will receive severance and out- placement assistance in accordance with WestRock policy and labor union agreements. PPC Folding Carton Boot Camp Slated For Late May In Springfield Atlanta, PPC Folding Carton Boot Camp Slated May 23-24 The Paperboard Packaging Council announced the up- coming Folding Carton Boot Camp set for May 23-24 at its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts. From making paper to customer delivery and all “fold- ing carton” points and processes in between, this com- prehensive program is everything there is to know about folding cartons. The two-day training is ideal for anyone new to cartons (even if not new to the industry) and non-plant personnel with limited experience outside a single plant operation. The deadline to register is May 12 and space is limited- for this popular program. Reservations at the Sheraton Springfield may still be accepted at the discounted rate on a case-by-case basis. Reach out to Rose at rose@paperbox.org for assistance with booking and with questions or concerns. The Sher- aton Springfield is within walking distance of PPC’s world headquarters. For more information, visit paperbox.org .
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