Catalyst Paper obtains creditor protection

Aereal view of the Powell River Mill. Photo: Catalyst Paper
Aereal view of the Powell River Mill. Photo: Catalyst Paper

The Canadian company Catalyst Paper has failed for creditor protection under the Companies' Creditor Arrangement Act (CCAA) after failing to reach a deal with a union at its Crofton mill, reports Pulp&Paper Canada.

Catalyst Paper has pulp and paper mills at Crofton, Port Alberni, and Powell River in B.C., and a recycled paper mill in Arizona.

It is estimated that Catalyst has $810 million of debt. JP Morgan has agreed to provide debtor-in possession (DIP) financing to Catalyst.