Burgo to Shut 180,000 Metric TPY of CWF Capacity at Avezzano Mill in Italy

Burgo, Italy, reports that it will permanently remove 180,000 metric tpy of coated wood free (CWF) paper capacity from the market at its Avezzano, Italy, mill in January. The company says that the closure is necessary due to a continuous reduction in market demand for CWF papers and of the related excess capacity in the coated woodfree market. Burgo adds that it is in the process of reassessing all of its production sites with the objective of optimizing its product and logistics costs.

Further evaluation of alternative production options for Avezzano mill in the area of uncoated papers is being studied.

Burgo’s Ardennes, Sora, Sarego, and Toscolano mills in Italy will meet the demand for CWF brands and the related service needs of the Group’s customers.

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