New recycled paper machine inaugurated at Botany mill, Australia
Amcor has inaugurated a new $500 million recycled paper machine at Botany Mill in Austrastllia. The paper machine has the capacity to produce about 400,000 tonnes of high-quality 100% recycled testliner and fluting grades. The machine came on stream on Oct. 16, 2012. The production line was officially opened in an inauguration ceremony held on February 1, 2013. "This is the most sophisticated recycled paper making machine in Australasia. It produces high-quality 100 per cent recycled brown paper that is stronger, more consistent and has an improved colour for our customers," he said. Construction of the new facility commenced in 2011, creating more than 800 jobs throughout the project and securing ongoing employment for more than 150 co-workers.
