Opal Aust Paper “seriously considering” print paper closure of Maryvale Mill
Opal hass been unable to source alternative wood supplies to replace the VicForests shortfall
19 December, 2023Posts Tagged: Opal Australian Paper
Opal plans to reconfigure Maryvale site from three pulp plants to two
In addition, the company is also seeking approvals to transition to the preferred Continuous Kraft Mill and Neutral Sulphate Semi Chemical operating configuration
1 August, 2023
Opal directs its focus to creating brown paper bags
To provide an alternative to plastic bags and ensure that manufacturing remains local, Opal has invested in high-tech brown paper bag technology to produce retail paper bags
20 July, 2023Opal closures result in $64M impact on Nippon Paper
The losses related to the withdrawal from Opal include $52 million related to the withdrawal from the business and $11.9 million on fixed assets due to a recent decision to shut the M2 paper machine
13 July, 2023Opal closes M2 paper machine at Maryvale
Although the Maryvale Mill is no longer producing white paper, its M1, M3 and M4 machines will continue to make brown paper and board for the growing fibre packaging market in A/NZ
20 June, 2023Maryvale Mill’s temporary license ceases following high SO2 emissions
On 22 February, the emissions of SO2 from a recovery boiler in the mill were exceeded – 5,440 grams per minute (g/m) versus the limit of 5,000 g/m – resulting in its license being ceased
20 April, 2023Opal ends white pulp and paper manufacturing at Maryvale Mill
The company has been unable to source viable alternative wood supplies to replace the shortfall from VicForests
15 February, 2023Opal Australian Paper rolls out initiatives to provide certainty for staff
Reaches an agreement with the Vic Govt ensuring that until mid-February, Opal team members who may be stood down will receive full pay. A new Worker Support Service has also been established by the Vic Govt
16 January, 2023Maryvale Mill white paper production impact expected from this week
Opal Australian Paper said while it is pursuing substitute wood supply possibilities, the situation is expected to impact white paper production on or around 23 December
19 December, 2022VicForests situation creating supply challenges for Maryvale Mill: Opal Australian Paper
The company said because of the challenges, “limited [staff] stand downs may become necessary” after consultation on this issue with team members
21 November, 2022
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