Following the closure, a number of customers will be served by the company’s mill in La Rochette, France. Agreements have already been reached with these customers to avoid any disruptions in deliveries.
"Today, it is with regret that we announce this difficult decision, which is the result of weak market conditions. The current economic situation in Europe is forcing us to reorganize our European production activities to compete. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the employees in Djupafors for their work, and the loyalty they have demonstrated to Cascades over the years. We will be with them throughout this difficult time," said President and CEO, Mario Plourde.
The mill, acquired by Cascades in 1989, has 130 employees and specializes in the production of coated boxboard for folding boxes made from virgin fibers. It has an annual production capacity of 60,000 metric tons.
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