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Folding Boxboard paper mill crisis in Eerbeek

Overview

The Folding Boxboard paper mill in Eerbeek is facing significant operational and environmental challenges. Initially, the site was marked by an unresolved environmental issue involving a contaminated steel-slag heap. This heap, which was excluded from a recent acquisition, has leaked hazardous substances into the groundwater, prompting investigations and concerns regarding the €10 million cost required to seal the site.

Following these developments, paper production at the factory has officially ceased. A planned restart failed after a potential acquisition by two entrepreneurs collapsed because the agreed purchase price was not paid on time. The bankruptcy curator subsequently dissolved the agreement and held the buyers liable for damages. While paper-making operations have ended, negotiations regarding the potential takeover of the physical facility are expected to continue.

Entities

Folding Boxboard · Eerbeek · CNV · Ans Mol · Gelderland province

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Folding Boxboard paper factory in Eerbeek to cease production

    Paper production at the Folding Boxboard factory in Eerbeek, Netherlands, will permanently cease after a failed takeover attempt left the company without a restart prospect.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Eerbeek paper mill takeover leaves steel slag heap unresolved

    The Folding Boxboard takeover in Eerbeek excludes a polluted steel‑slag heap, leaving a €10 million cleanup unaddressed and sparking concerns from residents and provincial officials.

Sources

nos.nl · studiorheden.nl