Ahlstrom-Munksjö Rhinelander plant announces temporary machine idle

AHLSTROM-MUNKSJÖ OYJ PRESS RELEASE SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 at 17:30 CEST

Ahlstrom-Munksjö announced to employees today that it plans to temporarily idle #8 Paper Machine in December 2021, along with its #20 Supercalender and #21 Rewinder in July 2022 at its Rhinelander, Wisconsin Plant in the United States.

#8 Paper Machine has a capacity of 14,000 tons per year. The total number of people affected is yet to be determined based on retirements and other potential job assignments.

“In a very competitive marketplace, we must continue to provide cost-effective and innovative products, challenging our machine capabilities to generate optimum results,” said Robyn Buss, Executive Vice President of Ahlstrom-Munksjö's Food Packaging & Technical Solutions Business Area. “Our robust manufacturing platform is well-positioned for continued success. By utilizing several other machines in our regional system, we will provide our customers with the level of service required to meet their needs.”

The Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant has approximately 500 employees and was founded in 1903.

For more details, please contact:

Addie Teeters, Head of Marketing Communications & Public Affairs 
Ahlstrom-Munksjö North America Specialty Solutions 
Tel. +1 920 766 8304 
Mobile: +1 920 202 445 5114 
Email: addie.teeters@ahlstrom-munksjo.com    

Ahlstrom-Munksjö in brief
Ahlstrom-Munksjö is a global leader in fiber-based materials, supplying innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers. Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for sustainable everyday life. Our offering includes filter materials, release liners, food and beverage processing materials, decor papers, abrasive and tape backings, electrotechnical paper, glass fiber materials, medical fiber materials, diagnostics and energy storage solutions, as well as a range of specialty papers for industrial and consumer end-uses. Our annual net sales is about EUR 2.7 billion and we employ some 7,800 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom-munksjo.com