Smurfit Kappa plans to close a French paper mill

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Smurfit Kappa plans to close its recycled corrugated base paper mill in Le Pontet, southern France.

21.11.2023

Source: Company news

The company said that Smurfit Kappa Recyclé France (SKPRF) had presented a restructuring plan to union representatives that envisages the closure of the Smurfit Kappa Alfa d'Avignon mill.

Due to market developments, SKPRF has carried out a fundamental review of all its activities in recent months.

The Alfa d'Avignon mill produces brown recycled corrugated base paper, mainly testliner. The mill employs around 60 people.

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