US EditionPaper mill closing hits Chillicothe community hard
- Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced the closure of its Chillicothe paper mill, impacting about 800 employees.
- The company stated aligning its operational structure with long-term business goals motivated the decision.
- Operations at the Chillicothe mill, located at 232 E 8th St, will wind down over the coming weeks in phases.
- Ross Bushnell, Pixelle's president and CEO, said, "We value our Chillicothe team and the contributions they have made to Pixelle."
- The closure disappoints local leaders, but the company is offering job placement help while strengthening other mill operations.
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DeWine expresses disappointment after Chillicothe mill closure announcement
Pixelle Specialty Solutions plans to close its Chillicothe, Ohio, paper mill in the coming months, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued a series of action steps to help affected workers in response. Pixelle, a manufacturer of specialty papers in the United States, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, announced the planned closure as part of "an effort to align its operational footprint with longterm business objectives." The closure will strengthen its remai…
Paper mill closing hits Chillicothe community hard
CHILLICOTHE, OH (WCMH) — The Chillicothe community is preparing for changes that will take place when the Pixelle Specialty Solutions paper mill in town shuts down. The mill can be seen on the drive into town. It can also been seen from several neighborhoods around Chillicothe. Physically and economically, it plays a big role in the city. “It’s a huge staple in our city, it's such an image to Chillicothe," Pixelle employee Ethan Redman said. …
Pixelle closes its Chillicothe paper plant, 800 jobs lost
(CHILLICOTHE) — On Tuesday, April 15, Pixelle Specialty Solutions corporation announced the closure of its paper mill in Chillicothe, resulting in the loss of over 800 jobs. Although Pixelle has owned the Chillicothe paper mill since 2019, when it acquired…
Ohio paper mill that employs about 800 being shut down
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Pixelle Specialty Solutions announced Tuesday that it would be shutting down its paper mill in Chillicothe. The company said the closure is necessary as part of its effort to "align its operation footprint with long-term business objectives." About 800 employees will be affected, a company representative told NBC4. The company said it will help employees with job placement assistance and other workforce-related resour…
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