Conversions (Both Ways) and Shutdowns

Domtar's Cornwall, Ontario, mill completed its conversion to alkaline in March and April of this year.
Champion's mill in Canton, North Carolina, converted its last machine to alkaline December 1, 1992.
Boise Cascade's Jackson, Alabama, mill went back to acid in 1992 because of unresolved problems.
Wausau Paper Mills signed a letter of intent to buy James River's Groveton, New Hampshire, mill in April of this year. The mill will continue to make alkaline paper.
Simpson's San Gabriel Mill in Pomona, California, which has not yet converted to alkaline, will cut its production to 50%.
Two alkaline fine paper mills in the International Paper family have been shut down in the past year, and one IP mill that was closed in 1992 (Hammermill/Oswego) started back up March 15. The Grays Harbor mill in Hoquiam, Washington, which made Hammermill and Grays Harbor papers, was closed permanently November 12 (more details in "News," this issue). Strathmore's Woronoko No. I mill was closed April 1, permanently. It was 138 years old and had two small machines.
Hammermill's Riverdale Mill in Selma, Alabama, will add capacity in 1994.