Corner Brook Pulp and Paper to shut down due to the difficult business environment in newsprint

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Wednesday, 15 November 2023 12:00

By Tonya Organ

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Kruger announced today the shutdown will start November 20th and resume November 27th.

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper will temporarily shut down next week citing the difficult business environment in the newsprint sector. Kruger announced today the shutdown will start November 20th and resume November 27th. An annual inspection and repair required on the mill’s main boiler will take place during this shut down. This interruption will affect approximately 300 employees. Meanwhile, the company may carry out more shutdowns in the coming weeks and the duration will depend on the evolution of the newsprint market.

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