Lecta to close Torraspapel mill

Current production at Sarrià de Ter, approximately 67,000 tons of base paper and uncoated specialty papers, will be relocated to other Group mills, primarily to the Zaragoza and Motril plants, resulting in a reduction of coated wood-free paper production capacity at these mills.

In addition, 73 of the 132 employees will be relocated to other group mills in Spain.

In a statement, Lecta said: ‘The paper industry has been experiencing very difficult conditions, with a permanent drop in demand. In addition to the decline in sales, Sarrià de Ter has been affected by the impact of changes in the legislative framework for the electricity industry in recent years.’

The gradual closure of the Torraspapel mill in Sarrià de Ter will take place over the next few months.