OjiFS proposes penrose mill closureFriday 9 Aug 2024
“This has come like a bolt out of the blue for workers and was completely unexpected,” said Justin Wallace, organiser for FIRST Union, which represents production workers on site. Joe Gallagher, E tū industry organiser, said workers have been repeatedly told by the company over the years that the Penrose mill, which turns recycled paper and card into pulp, was the most efficient site OJI had in the country. “They are gutted that the company has now told them that, pending consultation, the site will close,” said Mr Gallagher. “We understand wholesale energy costs are way too high but this can’t be the end of the story for Penrose, and there has to be a way to save these jobs and the recycling capacity of the mill.” More >> Source: Scoop Image credit: Oji Fibre Solutions ![]() | ||
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