Columbia Pulp to temporarily suspend operation at its Lyons Ferry plant

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The Board of Managers of Columbia Pulp I, LLC has made the decision to temporarily suspend regular operations at its Lyons Ferry facility. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has experienced supply chain disruptions as well as personnel shortages. In the interest of safeguarding our employees and the facility we operate; it is prudent to follow the Governor’s guidelines to stay at home.

“After careful deliberation and my formal recommendation, the Board of Managers has elected to enact an orderly and temporary suspension of operations at the Lyons Ferry Facility. These are extraordinary times and the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented. The employees of Columbia Pulp have given tremendous effort and brought incredible leadership to bringing the Lyons Ferry facility into production. Despite the incredible efforts of our employees and dedicated vendors, the Board has determined that following the State of Washington’s Stay at Home, Stay Safe guidance is the best course of action at this time.” John Begley, CEO