By Canadian Press

West Fraser Timber selling pulp mill in Hinton, Alta., to Mondi Group

Jul 10, 2023 | 6:03 AM

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has signed a deal to sell its unbleached softwood kraft pulp mill in Hinton, Alta., to Mondi Group, an integrated packaging and paper company.

Mondi says it is paying US$5 million for the mill and plans invest 400 million euros to expand the facility.

It plans to add a 200,000-tonne-per-year kraft paper machine that it expects to be operational in the second half of 2027.

West Fraser will continue to supply fibre to the Hinton mill under a long-term contract.

Mondi Group CEO Andrew King says the acquisition is an excellent opportunity for the company to secure locally produced kraft paper for its customers.

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The deal is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close towards the end of this year.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 10, 2023.

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