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Proposed paper production shutdown at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill threatens 230 jobs

Waikato Times1NewsThursday 21 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Oji Fibre Solutions

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Oji Fibre Solutions has proposed ceasing paper production at the Kinleith Mill by June next year to focus on pulp manufacturing. The move, driven by rising production costs and falling paper prices, has left workers feeling upset and angry. Affected employees have until January to respond to the proposal.

How they headlined it

First reported by Waikato Times, Thu 21 Nov 2024, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
  1. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Spiralling energy costs and falling paper prices land ‘devastating’ blow on Tokoroa (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News

    Kinleith Mill workers 'upset', 'angry' at plan to shut paper production (opens in new tab)