Dec 11, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. Nippon Paper Industries USA curtails paper machine No. 2 effective December 12, 2014. The curtailment is necessary to balance capacity with the current economic climate and slow sales of uncoated mechanical papers, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Restart of the paper machine will occur when the economic conditions improve enough to justify resumption of operations. At this time no restart date has been scheduled.

The Pulp Mills, paper machine No. 3, Co-Gen Plant and other supporting operations will remain in full operation during this period. Company officials are working closely with AWPPW and City of Port Angeles leaders to identify and minimize impacts of this curtailment.

Nippon Paper Industries USA is a leading manufacturer of light weight mechanical paper focusing on Telephone Directory and Business Communication papers.