Essity Optimizes Production in US

To further increase the efficiency of the Professional Hygiene business, Essity is closing its converting facility in Bellemont, AZ.

The closure will be completed in the second half of 2019 without any disruption to customers. Production will be reallocated to other Essity production facilities in the United States. The measures are aligned with the company’s strategy to optimize the production footprint to improve cost and capital efficiency and further increase value creation in the Professional Hygiene business area.