Another blow to the forest industry in the Borderland, this time in International Falls.Boise has announced its shutting down two of its paper machines that produce specialty grade papers and an off-machine coater by October.
Spokesperson Lori Lyman says closing the machines will address market conditions, reducing 115-thousand tons a year.
Two other paper machines will continue to operate.
Lyman says Boise still sees the Falls mill as an important part of its overall strategy and the changes will make the mill more competitive as it simplifies operations by manufacturing paper products at a much lower cost.
The move will eliminate 265 jobs, leaving the mill with a workforce of about 580.
