Corner Brook Pulp and Paper shuts down for repairs, employee safety highlighted

    Friday, 5 April 2024 10:19

    By Tonya Organ

    Citing employee safety, the company is working closely with Service NL’s Engineering and Inspection Services.

    Corner Brook Pulp and Paper has headed into a temporary shutdown to make repairs to the steam distribution system. Citing employee safety, the company is working closely with Service NL’s Engineering and Inspection Services. Officials will take all necessary measures to ensure that all equipment is compliant with safety regulations and the goal is to start up as soon as possible. Meanwhile, CBPP is evaluating the scope and nature of corrective actions to be implemented. This shutdown does not impact ongoing strategic diversification efforts. The Kruger Company remains committed to making CBPP’s operations sustainable in the long term.

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