Resolute Forest Products announced recently that its paper mill in Dolbeau-Mistassini (Quebec, Canada) is to resume operations. The former AbitibiBowater idled the Dolbeau mill in June 2009.
The decision to restart the mill follows the receipt of a notice of acceptance of the tender regarding the sale of electricity to be produced at the company's Mistassini cogeneration facility to Hydro-Quebec, Resolute said.
The restart of operations represents an investment of $20 million, Resolute noted.
Production of soft nip calendered (SNC and SCB) commercial printing paper will resume as soon as the recall of employees is completed.
The restart of the mill will provide direct employment for approximately 135 workers, the company said.
"We spared no effort to relaunch the Dolbeau mill because it is a good investment," said Richard Garneau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Resolute, who was in the Lac-Saint-Jean region to confirm the news.
"With today's announcement, Resolute will be more competitive than ever," Garneau added.
