Fire at Mercer Stendal Pulp Mill
On July 1, 2022, Mercer International reported a fire incident at its Stendal pulp mill in Germany. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and both staff and local communities are safe. The fire appears contained to the woodchip storage area and conveyor equipment. As a precaution, the company has initiated shutdown procedures and will reduce pulp production as damage assessment continues. Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
- No injuries reported from the fire incident.
- Effective containment measures taken to ensure safety.
- Shutdown procedures initiated could impact short-term production.
- Potential for reduced pulp output while damage is assessed.
NEW YORK, July 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercer International Inc. (“Mercer” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MERC) has announced that a fire has occurred in the woodyard at its Stendal, Germany pulp mill today.
We currently believe that there have been no injuries, and that mill personnel and local communities are not in danger. We are currently assessing the damage which appears to be isolated to the woodchip storage area and conveyor equipment. Due to the initial and ongoing containment activities we have commenced shutdown procedures and will be curtailing pulp production.
More information will be forthcoming as our assessment develops.
About Us
Mercer International Inc. is a global forest products company with operations in Germany, USA and Canada with a consolidated annual production capacity of 2.3 million tonnes of pulp, 550 million board feet of lumber, and 140 thousand cubic meters of CLT. To obtain further information on the company, please visit its website at www.mercerint.com.
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APPROVED BY:
Jimmy S.H. Lee
Executive Chairman of the Board
(604) 684-1099
Juan Carlos Bueno
President & Chief Executive Officer
(604) 684-1099
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