Georgia Pacific’s Green Bay Paper Mill Celebrates 100 Years of Operation
As per estimates, the mill recycles 80 semi-trailer loads of waste paper every single day.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Georgia Pacific held celebrations at its Green Bay Broadway Mill to celebrate 100 years of operation. Those in attendance for the 100th birthday celebrations included local, state and federal officials along with company officials. Proclamations and remarks by longtime employees marked the celebrations. A 25-year old time capsule was also uncovered during the event.
Christian Fischer, CEO, Georgia Pacific highlighted the mill’s tremendous impact on the Green Bay area and Wisconsin economies. It purchases $375 million in goods and services every year and pays $2.6 million in property taxes and $145 million in wages and taxes. Also, it spends approximately $250,000 in support for area nonprofits.
Speaking on the occasion, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich commended Georgia-pacific’s strong commitment to communities.
The mill was founded by Austin E. Cofrin in 1919. It was then known as the Fort Howard Paper Company. The mill started producing papers in 1920. The mill was bought by James River Corporation in 1997. Three years later, it was merged with Georgia Pacific. Over the years, Georgia Pacific has made significant investments in the Green Bay facility. The notable among them is the $50 million investment for new paper recycling system at the mill.
As per estimates, the mill recycles 80 semi-trailer loads of waste paper every single day. Also, it recycles two-thirds of the water it uses to manufacture paper products. The mill has also achieved 10% reduction in energy intensity in less than 2.5 years.