Catalyst To Close Elk Falls Mill

摘要

Last week, Catalyst Paper reported that it is permanently closing its Elk Falls paper mill near Campbell River, British Columbia in September. This facility has been indefinitely curtailed since February 2009.rn"Today's news is a disappointing outcome for mill employees and families, for the community, and for our business," said Catalyst President and CEO Kevin J. Clarke. "The steep decline in commodity paper markets, coupled with uncompetitive labor and tax costs were contributing factors that could not be overcome."rnThe Elk Falls mill began operation in 1952, and at its peak, produced 784,000 tons of pulp, paper and kraft paper annually.