Domtar Shuts Down Alabama Mills, 285 Jobs at Risk

0:00It's March 24. This is Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Dom Tarr is shutting down operations at two mills in Talladega County, Alabama by mid-May 2026. That includes the Kusa Pines fluff pulp mill and the Talladega chip mill, putting 285 jobs at risk. The company blames tough market conditions and old equipment driving up costs. Earlier this week, they announced the indefinite idle as a tough but necessary step to cut expenses. This news hits hard in a rural area where these mills have been key employers. Dom Tarr promises support like job transition help, benefits advice, and clear updates for workers and their families. The company plans a safe, wind down a production over the next two years. They're focusing on minimizing disruptions during that time. Dom Tarr runs more than 60 sites across North America with nearly 14,000 employees making products like pulp, paper, and tissue. This closure is part of broader efforts to stay competitive.