Press Releases
Pingree Statement on Westbrook and Jay Mill Layoffs
Washington,
July 9, 2020
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) today issued the following statement on the closures of Sappi’s Paper Machine 9 and the majority of the energy complex at its Westbrook mill, and the end of pulp production at Pixelle’s Jay mill: “I am deeply saddened to learn of Sappi’s closure of paper machine No. 9 in Westbrook and the end of pulp production at Pixelle’s Jay mill and my heart goes out to the 130 workers who are losing their jobs. Both the mills in Westbrook and Jay have been valuable employers in Maine for decades. They’ve contributed so much to research, development, and innovation of Maine’s forest products industry, but at the forefront of my mind are the people whose livelihoods are directly impacted —this is difficult news.” ### |
