Domtar owned Crofton B.C. pulp mill to close permanently, throwing 350 out of work

Domtar, which owns the mill, cited the lack of available fibre and poor pricing in global pulp markets for the shutdown.

The Crofton pulp and paper mill, a fixture in the region since 1956, is closing permanently.

Domtar, which owns the mill, cited the lack of available fibre and poor pricing in global pulp markets for the shutdown, which will put 350 employees out of work.

The company said the mill will cease operations on Dec. 15, but will continue to employ workers at the site until February.

It said it is exploring possibilities for the property, including putting the site up for sale.

The closure follows the curtailment of the mill’s paper machines in late 2024, which sidelined more than 100 workers.

Steve Henry, Domtar paper and packaging president, said Tuesday the Crofton mill has faced challenges for some time.

“Over the last 18 months, Crofton employees worked hard to reduce operational costs, and they made some extraordinary gains,” Henry said in a statement. “Unfortunately, continued poor pricing for pulp and lack of access to affordable fibre in B.C. necessitate the closure.”

Crofton mill to close permanently, throwing 350 out of work – Victoria Times Colonist

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