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New Life for Espanola Mill: 450 Jobs at Stake

4/10/2025

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BMI Group is set to breathe new life into the shuttered pulp and paper mill in Espanola, Ontario, which closed its doors in November 2023, leaving 450 workers without jobs. With plans to retool the facility for forest product processing, BMI aims to revitalize the area, create new employment opportunities, and foster collaboration with local communities, pending regulatory approval.

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Story summary

BMI Group is set to breathe new life into the shuttered pulp and paper mill in Espanola, Ontario, which closed its doors in November 2023, leaving 450 workers without jobs. With plans to retool the facility for forest product processing, BMI aims to revitalize the area, create new employment opportunities, and foster collaboration with local communities, pending regulatory approval.