Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC updated its WARN Act notices June 10 to employees at the Chillicothe Paper Mill and plans to cease production at the facility by Aug. 10,

While the initial shutdown timing announced in April was paused in good faith, staffing levels and customer demand have declined in recent weeks such that a further delay is no longer possible. As a result, the updated WARN notice reflects a new date of Aug. 10 as the company’s last date of operation of the Chillicothe Paper Mill. Pixelle says it will continue working with JobsOhio and federal, state, and local officials regarding the future of the site and support for impacted employees. 

Pixelle continues to explore all viable sales opportunities for the plant but is preparing for decommissioning to proceed absent a sale to a qualified buyer. It plans to transfer the Chillicothe Paper Mill property to an entity designated by JobsOhio (or another government body) for nominal consideration to support long-term redevelopment of the site if no sale occurs.

Headquartered in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania, Pixelle Specialty Solutions is a leading manufacturer of specialty papers for various applications and markets, with operations in North America.