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, 2023Opal hass been unable to source alternative wood supplies to replace the VicForests shortfall
19 December, 2023In addition, the company is also seeking approvals to transition to the preferred Continuous Kraft Mill and Neutral Sulphate Semi Chemical operating configuration
1 August, 2023Although 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, 2023On 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, 2023The company has been unable to source viable alternative wood supplies to replace the shortfall from VicForests
15 February, 2023Reaches 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, 2023Opal 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, 2022Maryvale paper mill workers could be stung by pay cuts with industry in strife.
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