Georgia-Pacific to Invest $120 Million in Naheola, Alabama Mill
The Naheola, Alabama mill facility of Georgia-Pacific is set to receive an investment of more than $120 million, as part of expansion of its bath tissue manufacturing capability. It must be noted that the mill has seen a capital investment of more than $500 million over the past five years.
The latest investment will be used for purchasing and installing a new tissue machine and building of a new roll storage building. According to company press release, the engineering and related works are already underway. The new machine is expected to become fully operational by 2020.
The $120 million investment is considered as extension to the ongoing modernization project already underway at the mill. It must be noted that the construction works towards new biomass boiler and woodyard are already under progress. The new tissue machine will replace two older machines and will lead to increased capacity.
Kathy Walters, Group President – Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products Group stated that the investment will modernize the mill and make it more competitive. Meantime, Christian Fischer, CEO and president noted that this is one among many investments by the company across the State of Alabama. Further, it highlights the company’s strong relationships with the state and various communities in which it operates.
The Naheola mill produces retail bath tissue and paper towels, in addition to bleached paperboard. It currently employs more than 900 people.
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