Holmen to Close Hallsta 140,000 mtpy SC PM

Holmen to shut 140,000 tonne/yr SC machine at Hallsta mill in Sweden, mill to focus on MF magazine and book paper: Holmen Paper is starting work aiming to concentrate production at the mill in Hallstavik to two paper machines with strong positions in their respective product segments: MF Magazine and book paper. The result of this is that the mill's oldest machine, PM 3, is being shut down. At the same time, there are plans to invest in energy efficiency measures that, together with the closure, will considerably reduce the mill's future investment needs. These measures will strengthen the mills competitiveness.