Lecta announced that it will cease paper production on PM4 at its Condat mill in Le Lardin St Lazare, France, due to the significant decline in demand for graphic papers.
PM4 produces coated woodfree paper (CWF).
Lecta said a reorganization project has been announced to employee representatives on which they will be consulted.
Looking ahead, the Condat mill will focus entirely on the production of specialty papers — glassine and C1S — on the mill's other paper machine, PM8, which was recently converted from the production of CWF.
Additionally, Lecta is investing in a refuse-derived fuel (RDF) boiler to provide a cost competitive energy solution for PM8 and reduce the Condat mill's carbon footprint through a reduction of CO2 emissions, which is in line with the company's sustainability strategy and goals.
The RDF boiler will be operational by mid-2024.
Lecta noted that it is committed to minimize the impact on employees due to the shutdown of PM4 and will begin information/consultation meetings with employee representatives.
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