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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Georgia-Pacific Expands Monroe County, Alabama, Cellulose Mill Operations

09/14/2025
American pulp and paper company Georgia-Pacific plans to expand its operations in Monroe County, Alabama.

The $800 million project will include the upgrade and replacement of manufacturing equipment at the company’s existing softwood pulp mill.

“Modernizing this mill reinforces our commitment to meeting our customers’ current and long-term demand for high-quality fluff and market pulp,” said Munir Abdallah, President of GP Cellulose, a subsidiary of Georgia-Pacific. “The investment also means our cellulose business will be well-positioned to meet the growing needs of emerging markets.”

Georgia-Pacific LLC, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, is a multinational manufacturer and supplier of pulp, paper, tissue, and building products, including lumber, plywood, and gypsum products. The company produces consumer brands such as Brawny®, Quilted Northern®, and Dixie®.

“This transformational investment by Georgia-Pacific is a clear signal that Alabama remains a smart, strategic choice for advanced manufacturing,” noted Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “With these cutting-edge upgrades, the Alabama River Cellulose facility will become the most technologically advanced softwood pulp mill in the nation — right here in Monroe County. Georgia-Pacific’s continued commitment to innovation, sustainability and workforce development aligns perfectly with our goals for long-term economic growth.”

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