Nippon Paper announced that it would abandon plans to resume production of newsprint, copy paper and paper pulp at its Yatsushiro Mill, which was damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake. The damage is extensive, making restoration difficult.
Nippon Paper announced that it would abandon plans to resume production of newsprint, copy paper and paper pulp at its Yatsushiro Mill in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, which was damaged in the Kumamoto earthquake.
The mill sustained extensive earthquake damage, and the company said it currently has no prospect of resuming production. The earthquake occurred in July, and the scale of the damage has reportedly made it difficult to continue production.
The announcement was made on the 6th. Further details on future operating policies and consideration of alternative supply arrangements have not yet been determined. Relevant parties are closely monitoring developments.