Georgia-Pacific invests $150 million to boost premium tissue production in Halsey, Ore

Georgia-Pacific has announced a $150 million investment to expand its presence in the retail tissue products market at its Halsey, Oregon facility. The upgrades, which began in 2022, are focused on increasing production capacity for high-quality tissue paper for bathroom use in anticipation of initial production in 2025. With this investment, the company will have dedicated more than $200 million to upgrading converting assets and paper machines at this facility.

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

The Halsey facility produces toilet tissue and paper towels for the consumer market. These improvements will support Georgia-Pacific’s premium tissue offerings, such as the renowned Quilted Northern Ultra Plush®, as well as customized tissue brands for customers.

“I am so proud of the work of our team members in the past few years to make this mill a safe, competitive and strategic location for our Consumer Products business,” said Bob Comfort, vice president – manufacturing, Halsey. “This investment is a reflection of their dedication to our mill, our customers and consumers and our community”.