Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. announced plans to permanently close its paperboard mills in Ontonagon, MI, and Missoula, MT, mills, effective December 31.
The Ontonagon mill ceased operations in September when it began taking market-related downtime. The Missoula mill will continue operating until December 31.
"These decisions were made to ensure the company's long-term growth and profitability and do not reflect on the hard work and commitment of the employees at the Ontonagon and Missoula mills," said Steve Klinger, president and COO.
The Ontonagon mill produces 280,000 tons of medium a year, while the Missoula mill produces 620,000 tons of linerboard a year. In opting to close the two mills, representatives from Smurfit-Stone say that both facilities are high-cost facilities.
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