Graphic Packaging Holding Company announces the planned closure of the 70,000 ton White Pigeon, Michigan CRB mill and the 120,000 ton PM1 containerboard machine in West Monroe, Louisiana. Both closures will be effective June 30, 2020.
The CRB mill closure at White Pigeon is enabled by the operating strength of the current CRB mill network and a new CRB supply agreement with Greif, Inc. The closure of the non-core PM1 containerboard machine reflects the сompany's long-term confidence in the strength of the CUK global beverage packaging platform and the ability to repurpose existing pulp to support growth in CUK.
The company is also announcing its decision to delay the significant planned maintenance outage at the West Monroe, Louisiana mill from Q2 to Q3 due to increased near-term demand for CUK and contractor work-related implications associated with the COVID-19 crisis.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions.
