Georgia-Pacific Packaging - Containerboard - Mill Information - Monticello, MS


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As the paper industry evolved from a regional to a global business, Georgia-Pacific's Monticello mill expanded its capabilities to be competitive in worldwide markets. Georgia-Pacific and the Monticello operations have built new systems, new processes and purchased new equipment to ensure that we continue to provide all our customers-both domestic and international-with superior quality and service.

The Monticello containerboard mill offers a full range of linerboard grades (see chart below) and has a history of breaking mill and industry production records. The mill combines the manufacture of quality products with a commitment to environmental excellence and employee health and safety.

The Monticello operations continue the GP heritage of quality papermaking that began decades ago. And just as it was back then, we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers.

Monticello Key Statistics:
Location:	Seven miles from Monticello, Miss., in Lawrence County
Mill Contact:	Communications office (601) 587-3204
Size of operation:	2,200 acres
Number of employees:	550
Products:	Linerboard
Principal markets for products:	Domestic and export box plants
Purchase of local goods and services:	$27 million annually for non-wood purchases (Miss. only); $95 million annually for wood purchases (Miss. only)
Significant Mill Improvements:
1994	Upgraded No.1 paper machine wet-end; Modified press on No.2 paper machine
1995	Upgraded recausticizing process; Added double-lined kraft (DLK) pulper; Eliminated PCB transformers (replaced with silicone); Completed NCG incineration project
1996	Replaced No.1 paper machine saveall
1997	Replaced No.2 paper machine saveall; New longwood system; New turpentine saveall
1998	Green liquor dregs filter
1999	PFI heat recovery on No.1 and No.2 DC drive
Key Mill Dates:
1968	Mill start-up
1984	Acquired by Georgia-Pacific
1985	Rebuilt No.1 paper machine
1988	Rebuilt No.2 paper machine