Since its opening in 1968, Domtar’s Ashdown Mill has steadily grown in size to become one of the largest fluff pulp production facilities in the world. In 2016, Domtar made its largest ever capital investment, converting one of the paper machines at the southwest Arkansas-based Ashdown Mill to produce premium fluff pulp. This investment positioned Domtar as a world leader in the fluff-pulp market, which is increasingly important in the production of baby diapers, adult incontinence and absorbent hygiene products.
Domtar’s integrated pulp and paper mill in Hawesville, Kentucky, produces fine specialty paper. The mill opened in 1967 and became part of Domtar 40 years later. A distinctive focus for the mill is hardwood market pulp, but you’ll see more than wood on the mill’s property. Nearly one third of the mill’s 2,000 acres is leased to farmers growing corn, hay and wheat.
Recognized as one of the most technologically advanced paper mills in the world, Domtar’s Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania, mill boasts a long and rich history of papermaking since its operations began in 1888. Located near the Allegheny National Forest on the headwaters of the Clarion River, the mill manufactures uncoated freesheet papers used by customers to create brochures, direct mail, stationery, checks, envelopes and hardbound books.
Domtar’s Plymouth Mill is located in North Carolina’s Inner Banks off the Roanoke River and produces softwood fluff pulp. Originally opened in 1937 by the North Carolina Pulp Co., the mill today makes pulp known for its excellent absorbency and sheet properties and used in the production of adult incontinence products, baby diapers and absorbent hygiene products that are sold around the world.
Opened in 1916, Domtar’s Kingsport, Tennessee, mill is a downtown landmark with an ideal location on the Holston River for industry. In January 2023, the mill officially became Domtar’s first 100 percent recycled packaging facility. The mill is home to the second-largest containerboard machine in North America.
Located in West Carrollton, Ohio, and opened in 1947, Domtar’s West Carrollton Facility produces thermal paper products that reach many consumers every day in the form of gas pump, retail, food service, and ATM receipts. The facility also coats thermal label product used in package delivery and grocer delis for a leading label supplier. The facility is the largest supplier of thermal point-of-sale (POS) products in the United States.
