Kinleith Mill proposes 230 job cuts

Kinleith Mill proposes 230 job cuts
The Kinleith Mill at Tokoroa is one of the largest industrial sites in New Zealand. (Image: NZME)
Oliver Lewis
Oji Fibre Solutions is proposing to stop paper production at Kinleith Mill in a move that could result in as many as 230 job losses.Chief executive Jon Ryder presented the proposal to staff at the Tokoroa site at a meeting on Wednesday morning. It comes a month after Oji Fibre Solutions (OFS) confirmed it would be closing its Penrose paper recycling mill – a decision that affected 75 jobs.“After extensive work and considering a variety of options, we are proposing to simplify Kinleith Mill’s operations by focusing on pulp and...

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