Fibre Excellence Initiates Five-Week Market-Driven Downtime at Saint-Gaudens Pulp Mill

Fibre Excellence has commenced a five-week commercial downtime at its Saint-Gaudens pulp mill in France, starting October 17 and scheduled to continue until November 24, 2025. This preemptive measure responds to weak global market pulp demand combined with rising production costs. The temporary halt aims to safeguard the mill’s long-term viability amidst challenging market conditions. The company emphasizes that the step is necessary to manage operational costs and maintain competitiveness as market pressures persist. Fibre Excellence’s downtime reflects broader industry trends where pulp producers adjust output to balance supply-demand dynamics and ensure sustainable operations.