AbitibiBowater announced that it will permanently close its No. 4 paper machine at its Coosa Pines, Alabama operation and cease its pilot project to manufacture recycled lightweight and ultra lightweight packaging and liner board grades within the next 30 days. The company said that it remains committed to its fluff pulp assets at the facility. The mill’s other machine, PM 3 (newsprint), was idled in September 2009.
