Domtar to idle Coosa Pines, Alabama fluff pulp mill

Drone/overhead shot of Domtar's Coosa Pines, Alabama manufacturing facility.

FORT MILL, South Carolina – March 24, 2026 – Domtar, a leading North American manufacturer of diversified forest products, today announced it will indefinitely idle operations at its Coosa Pines, Alabama, fluff pulp mill in May 2026.

The Coosa Pines mill has been challenged by difficult market conditions, as well as its aged assets, resulting in high costs of maintaining and operating the facility, underscoring the need for this strategic decision.  The company is taking steps to ensure a safe and orderly wind-down of production and is committed to supporting employees, their families, and the Coosa Pines community through career transition resources, benefits guidance, and open communications during this period.

About Domtar

Domtar is a leading, privately held manufacturer of diversified forest products, with a workforce of nearly 14,000 employees in more than 60 locations across North America. The company has an annual production capacity of 7.2 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging and tissue, and has an annual production capacity of about 3 billion board feet of lumber and other wood products. Domtar is owned by investor Jackson Wijaya.

Domtar prides itself on operational excellence, delivering high-quality, cost-effective products to meet and exceed customer needs globally. The company is dedicated to sustainability and committed to turning responsibly sourced wood fiber into everyday essential products. For more information, visit www.domtar.com.

Media Contact

Tammy Waters
Senior Public Affairs Manager
903-293-2617
tammy.waters@domtar.com

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