Georgia-Pacific to rebuild Palatka tissue machine for USD 150m

Georgia-Pacific is investing approximately USD 150m to rebuild a tissue machine at its Palatka mill in Florida, replacing a unit installed in 1980 that makes paper for Angel Soft bathroom tissue. Completion is expected in the second quarter of 2028, following a similarly sized rebuild recently completed at the company's Wauna mill.

Why this mattersA second rebuild of around USD 150m in quick succession shows Georgia-Pacific renewing ageing US tissue assets that supply its Angel Soft retail brand.

• The project is worth approximately USD 150m.
• Completion is expected in Q2 2028.
• It replaces PM4, installed in 1980, which produces paper for Angel Soft bathroom tissue.
• Palatka mill in Florida has integrated pulp supply and also makes Quilted Northern, Brawny and Sparkle products.
• Georgia-Pacific recently completed a separate rebuild worth more than USD 150m at its Wauna mill.
• A separate May announcement covers engineering and planning for structured tissue machines and converting equipment at undisclosed central and western US sites.

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