The headline on this story has been updated. The employer is closing the pulp mill and two machines.
Paper maker Ahlstrom plans to close its pulp mill and two machines in Mosinee, laying off at least 28 people and impacting about 200 workers.
The company, based in Finland, plans to close the machines on or around June 30.
“This difficult decision is not a reflection of our Mosinee employees’ commitment to their work or the mill,” said Tricia Schwartz, Ahlstrom’s North America communications manager.
“We fully recognize the uncertainty this creates for our employees and their families, and we are committed to supporting them through this transition,” Schwartz said, in a statement.
The company filed a WARN notice with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development on Feb. 27, saying it was planning on laying off 28 workers but the number could be greater.
“Please note that due to effects bargaining and/or early retirement elections, it is impossible to predict with certainty which represented employees will ultimately be affected or the exact order in which individual employees will be separated,” the notice said.
Many workers are represented by the United Steelworkers, which the company will likely have to negotiate with regarding any separations.
Ahlstrom’s 2025 financial results included a net loss of €101.9 million despite having a gross profit of €520.6 million.
Ahlstrom said the company plans on “right-sizing of operations at Mosinee site.”
The company will “refocus on more modern competitive production supported by future reinvestment of new technologies and automation to the remaining paper machines.”
The Mosinee site produces specialty base papers for niche markets including building and construction materials, food packaging, and tape. Ahlstrom acquired the Mosinee mill in 2018.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ahlstrom to close Mosinee pulp mill, paper machines impacting more than 200 workers
Reporting by Ricardo Torres, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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