Georgia-Pacific LLC is investing USD 90 million at its Crossett, Arkansas, mill to continue growing its retail consumer tissue paper business. The investment at the Crossett mill will add 50 new jobs and will increase converting capacity for high quality bath tissue paper.
Dec 16, 2024
Georgia-Pacific LLC, an American pulp and paper company based in Atlanta, Georgia, is investing USD 90 million at its Crossett, Arkansas, mill to continue growing its retail consumer tissue paper business.
The investment at the Crossett mill will add 50 new jobs and will increase converting capacity for high quality bath tissue paper, including Georgia-Pacific’s valued Angel Soft® brand. Initial production from this investment is expected in 2026. By the end of this project, Georgia-Pacific will have invested more than USD 250 million since 2019.
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Talking about the new development, Vivek Joshi, President of the retail tissue paper, towel, and napkin business for Georgia-Pacific, said, ‘‘This truly is an investment in our customers and consumers who appreciate the quality of our products. It is a clear indication of Georgia-Pacific’s focus on growing our premium tissue paper business and creating products that consumers value.”
Deb Coduto, Vice President of Manufacturing, at the Crossett mill, said, “This investment reflects their dedication to our mill, our customers and consumers and to the community that supports us.”
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Clint O’Neal, Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, said, “Georgia-Pacific is an international leader in the timber and forest products industry, and we are excited that they are investing USD 90 million to expand their facility in Arkansas. This is a major win for Crossett, creating 50 new jobs for Arkansans in the area, and shows that Southeast Arkansas is strong and well positioned for continued economic development success.”
