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Georgia-Pacific to Invest $150 Million in Oregon Tissue Factory

Georgia-Pacific LLC, parent company of GP PRO, announced plans to invest more than US$150 million in its Halsey, Oregon, production facility.

The Halsey facility produces both bath tissue and paper towels for the consumer market, and the improvements will support Georgia-Pacific’s premium tissue offerings as well as customer branded tissue. The enhancements will increase production capacity for high quality bath tissue, with initial production expected to commence in 2025.

“This truly is an investment in our customers and consumers who appreciate the quality of our products,” said Vivek Joshi, Georgia-Pacific president of retail tissue, towel, and napkins. “It is a clear indication of Georgia-Pacific’s focus on growing our premium tissue business and creating products that consumers value.”

About GP PRO
Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, office papers, cellulose, specialty fibers, nonwoven fabrics, building products, and related chemicals. The company operates approximately 150 facilities and employs approximately 30,000 people directly and creates nearly 89,000 jobs indirectly. GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific, manufactures and sells well-known brands like ActiveAire®, Angel Soft® Professional Series, Brawny®, Compact®, Dixie®, Dixie Ultra®, enMotion®, and Pacific Blue™. GP PRO products meet restroom, foodservice, and break room needs for office buildings, healthcare, foodservice, high-traffic, lodging, retail, and education facilities, plus a wide range of industrial and manufacturing facilities in North America. For more information, visit www.gppro.com.