Investor Presentation
Strategic Investments
Mahrt Curtain Coater
Replacing and upgrading coating section
of #1 PM
Expected results include:
Reduced costs from improved machine
performance and lower coating costs
Improved quality and consistency of our
CNK produced at the Mahrt mill
Approx. $60 million in total investment
with unlevered after-tax returns of >20%
Completed in April 2019
Covington Upgrade
Upgrading headbox, press section, dryer,
coater and other systems
Expected results include:
Improved operating efficiency and
lowered costs
Further enhances quality and reduces
basis weight of leading SBS products for
the tobacco and food packaging markets
Approx. $60 million total investment with
unlevered after-tax returns of >20%
Completed in May 2019
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