NEWBERG OR. January 13 2014 — SP Fiber Technologies LLC (SPFT) announced today plans to convert a newsprint machine at the company’s Newberg Oregon paper mill to lightweight packaging products. PM5 will cease production of newsprint on January 15th to allow for necessary process modifications. The conversion is expected to be completed in the second quarter of this year.
SPFT will continue providing high quality recycled content newsprint for the west coast market from PM6.
“This project reflects the strategy to grow our packaging business while remaining a preferred newsprint supplier in the West. Newberg is a solid asset with great people. We are very excited about this expansion of our packaging business in the West.” said Allen Byrd CEO.
About SP Fiber Technologies
SPFT is a sustainability oriented producer of 100% recycled packaging and high recycled content newsprint. The company operates mills in Dublin Georgia and Newberg Oregon as well as a national recycled material collection business SPRC.
SPFT is an emerging leader in providing ultra-lightweight containerboard for new and traditional packaging applications.
All products are FSC SFI & PEFC certified. Please visit us at www.spfibertech.com.
