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Information about the Pulp & Paper Industry in Arkansas

Arkansas is at the heart of the country with ample resources for Pulp & Paper companies. The state is covered by 19 million acres of forestland, totaling more than half of the total area of Arkansas. The timber industry has a high impact on the state’s economy, and paper companies are thriving from the abundance of resources available in Arkansas.

Arkansas is home to several key pulp & paper companies, including Georgia-Pacific, Domtar and WestRock Corporation. The industry, directly and indirectly, employs 66,433 people and adds $6.4 billion to the state's economy. The value of standing timber in Arkansas is $12.6 billion.

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Paper & Timber Products Industry News

Georgia-Pacific Announces $90 Million Investment to Grow Consumer Tissue Business

 December 09, 2024

Georgia-Pacific will be investing $90 million in its Crossett, Arkansas facility, creating 50 new jobs.

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Weyerhaeuser Company Announces Plan to Build New Facility in South Arkansas

 November 18, 2024

Weyerhaeuser Company is investing an estimate $500 million to build a new state-of-the-art facility in southeastern Arkansas.

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Coil Breaks Ground for New Independent Stave Company Mill

 July 22, 2022

Coil Construction has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art stave mill for Independent Stave Company in Independence County, Arkansas.

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