COMMUNITY STORIES
Kingsport Mill Hosts State & Local Officials for Groundbreaking Ceremony
On Friday, May 14, Domtar’s Kingsport Mill hosted numerous state and local officials for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the facility’s entry into the containerboard market. Click here to read a story about the event from the Kingsport Times News. Click here to read coverage from WJHL News Channel 11. Click here to read coverage from the Business Journal of the Tri-Cities.…
Cardboard Boxes Have Never Been in More Demand—or More Expensive
Click here to read a story from the Wall Street Journal about how demand for corrugated cardboard is at an all-time high in the U.S.…
Domtar’s Kingsport mill is positioned to live another 100 years
Troy Wilson, who was named the mill manager at Domtar’s Kingsport facility in January, stressed that the factory’s conversion from fine paper to containerboard production is on schedule to be completed by the first quarter of 2023. Click here to read the entire article.…
Domtar plans to be a key asset to region for many years to come
Click here to read the full article at the Times-News website.…
Kingsport Mill Conversion Featured in Business Journal of the Tri-Cities
Click here to read a story about the Kingsport Mill’s progress featuring Mill Manager Troy Wilson in the publication’s March issue.…
Domtar’s Kingsport Mill Moves Forward with Landmark Transformation
Click here to read a story about the mill’s progress from the Times-News’ recent Progress Edition.…
Troy Wilson Named Domtar’s Kingsport Mill Manager
In January 2021, Troy Wilson was named the new Kingsport Mill manager, succeeding Marty Barfield, who passed away on Dec. 31, 2020 after a long illness. Click here to read Troy’s announcement in the Kingsport Times-News.…
Coming to Your Doorstep: Recycled Containerboard from Kingsport Mill
E-commerce has forever changed the way people shop, and now recycled containerboard will change the way products are delivered. Click here to read more. …
Domtar and Kingsport Continue Partnership with Land Swap
Along with our entry into the containerboard market, the changes at our Kingsport Mill will bring new recreational opportunities, thanks to a land swap with the city of Kingsport for park land near the downtown. Click here to read more.…
Domtar Signs Agreement with Voith to Supply Equipment for Kingsport Mill Conversion to Containerboard
On Oct. 28, 2020, Domtar announced it had signed an agreement with Voith to provide equipment and technical services to convert the paper machine at its Kingsport, Tennessee, mill to produce recycled containerboard including high-performance lightweight packaging grades, as well as industry standard grades. Click here to read the press release.…