History of Savannah River Mill
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2012
The mill marks its 25th anniversary.
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2007
We invest in people, processes and equipment to be a quality employer that’s competitive in the market: laser-guided vehicles, pulping systems, paper machine improvements, new converting lines, and landfill gas collection/cell closure systems.
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2008
The mill earns a Wildlife at Work designation from the Wildlife Habitat Council for its 150-acre, on-site wildlife habitat.
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2000
The Savannah River Mill begins producing premium products, including Angel Soft® bath tissue.
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2002
Georgia-Pacific acquires the Savannah River Mill.
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1998
SRM constructs its fifth paper machine, which distinguishes it as the largest tissue mill in North America. Five of the world’s 12 largest tissue paper machines now reside at SRM.
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1986
The Yankee for SRM’s first paper machine arrives via the Savannah River. The mill begins production of its first tissue, towel and napkin products on October 8, 1986.
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1985
Fort Howard Paper Company begins clearing land for the construction of the Savannah River Mill. The mill is designed to produce tissue, towel and napkin products primarily from recycled wastepaper.