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NEWS MAY 2002
Weyerhaeuser Permanently Shuts NC Board Machine
FEDERAL WAY, Wash., May 8, 2002 - Weyerhaeuser Company said that it is permanently closing its medium containerboard machine at Plymouth, North Carolina effective immediately.
The machine, idle since June due to market conditions, has the capacity to produce 215,000 tons per year.
The closure affects 146 positions, 109 of which have already been eliminated through attrition. The company plans to reassign most, if not all of the remaining 37 impacted employees to other positions at the mill.
The decision to close the machine is part of a larger company effort to continually increase productivity and profitability in its containerboard and packaging operations. Last year, Weyerhaeuser announced the permanent closure of a linerboard machine in Springfield, Ore., with a capacity of 240,000 tons.
Weyerhaeuser said that it anticipates additional closures affecting approximately 300,000 tons of capacity as the company continues its integration of Willamette Industries and the evaluation of business efficiencies.
SOURCE: Weyerhaeuser Co.
Kadant Black Clawson Moves Headquarters
May 14, 2002 - Kadant Black Clawson Inc. has relocated its headquarters to Mason, Ohio. The move comes after spending nearly 95 years in their former Clark Street location in Middletown, Ohio.
Kadant Black Clawson's new headquarters is located in the northern Cincinnati area at the Fountains of Mason. It is situated between I-75 and I-71 and is easily accessible from either of the major interstate highways.
The company's new address is: Kadant Black Clawson Inc., 7312 Central Parke Boulevard, Mason, Ohio 45040.
The staff of approximately 90 employees was retained in the move.
SOURCE: Kadant Black Clawson
Cascades to Shut Scarborough, Ontario Folding Carton Plant
May 14, 2002 - Cascades Boxboard Group Inc. said that it plans to discontinue operations at its folding carton facility located in Scarborough, Ontario, which converts coated boxboard into a variety of folding cartons.
The facility will continue its manufacturing activities until October 31, 2002 said Cascades.
Approximately 125 employees will be affected by the shutdown.
The company said the decision was due to the internal reorganization and optimization of its folding carton operations in Canada.
The Scarborough plant's production will gradually be transfered over the next 6 months to Cascades' other six folding carton plants located in Montreal (Quebec), Lachute (Quebec), Cobourg (Ontario), Mississauga (Ontario), Winnipeg (Manitoba) and Hebron (Kentucky).
"We sincerely regret the effect this decision will have on the employees," said Mr. Jacques Mallette, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades Boxboard Group.
"The company met with union representatives and affected employees today to discuss the effects of the decision. This announcement removes the uncertainty about the future of the plant many employees have been feeling for some time," added Mr. Mallette.
SOURCE: Cascades Boxboard Group Inc.
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