Norske Skog has confirmed the opening of containerboard production at Norske Skog Golbey.
Left to right Jean Paul Larriere, Geir Drangsland and Yves Bailly.
“More than 250 guests, including French dignitaries and industry partners, joined us for the historic moment being the official opening of containerboard production at our Golbey mill – the largest investment in Norske Skog’s history, totaling net €330m,” said Geir Drangsland, CEO. “This world-class containerboard machine marks a significant milestone for Norske Skog and everyone at Golbey. We thank all involved and look forward to delivering sustainable volumes to our customers.”
With an annual capacity of 550,000 tonnes, this cutting-edge, recycled fibre-based machine positions Norske Skog as a leading independent supplier of recycled containerboard in Europe. Together with continued newsprint production, Golbey is now one of the largest paper and packaging hubs in Europe.
