Fraser Idles Paper Machines at Madawaska

Fraser Papers temporarily shut down an uncoated freesheet paper machine at its Madawaska, ME mill. The mill’s 64,000 tons/yr PM7 was closed on Jan. 19 and will remain idled until Jan. 26. Additionally, the facilities 70,000 tons/yr PM6 groundwood machine will be shut down Jan. 26 for seven to ten days.