Spanish Government seeks alternatives to International Paper closures in Montblanc

Minister Jordi Hereu meets with local mayors and unions to ensure industrial continuity in the region.

Image of an industrial paper and packaging manufacturing plant.
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Image of an industrial paper and packaging manufacturing plant.

The Minister of Industry, Jordi Hereu, met this Friday, February 13, in Montblanc with local mayors and workers' unions to discuss the closure of International Paper plants.

The Ministry of Industry aims to preserve the manufacturing capabilities of the facilities in Montblanc and Valls. Jordi Hereu stated that several companies have already shown interest in acquiring the plants, which specialize in paper and packaging production.

"We will work together with the Generalitat to find alternatives to the closure."

Jordi Hereu · Minister of Industry
Local authorities and unions, represented by Antonio Muriana, are pushing for a reindustrialization process. A key meeting with International Paper management is scheduled for Monday to discuss the future of the workforce.