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Resolute to re-start QC paper mill
Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced today that its paper mill in Dolbeau-Mistassini, Quebec is to resume operations.
August 24, 2012 By CNW
This decision follows the receipt of a notice of acceptance of the tender regarding the sale of electricity to be produced at the Resolute’s Mistassini cogeneration facility to Hydro-Québec. The restart of operations represents an investment of $20 million.
Production of soft nip calendered (SNC and SCB) commercial printing paper will resume as soon as the recall of employees is completed. The restart of the mill will provide direct employment for approximately 135 workers.
“We spared no effort to relaunch the Dolbeau mill because it is a good investment,” stated Richard Garneau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Resolute, who was in the Lac-Saint-Jean region to confirm the news. “With today’s announcement, Resolute will be more competitive than ever.”
It is currently assessing its network of paper mills to ensure that production continues to be balanced.
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