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Domtar is permanently closing its Crofton, B.C., pulp mill, cutting 350 jobs and 380,000 tons of annual production due to low prices and supply issues.
Domtar has announced the permanent closure of its Crofton, British Columbia pulp mill, eliminating about 350 jobs and reducing annual softwood pulp production by 380,000 metric tons.
The decision follows prolonged low pulp prices, limited affordable wood fiber access, and ongoing economic challenges.
The mill will cease operations on December 15, with most workers staying until mid-February and some until April.
The closure impacts the Cowichan Valley community and adds to recent forestry industry setbacks in B.C., including a shutdown by West Fraser Timber.
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Forests Minister Ravi Parmar called the loss “gut-punching,” citing market volatility, wildfires, and trade barriers, while opposition parties demanded his resignation.
Domtar said it will explore future site uses and remains committed to operating in the province.
Domtar está cerrando permanentemente su fábrica de celulosa de Crofton, BC, recortando 350 puestos de trabajo y 380.000 toneladas de producción anual debido a los bajos precios y problemas de suministro.