[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 166 (Wednesday, October 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E951-E952]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF DOMTAR'S ROCK HILL CONVERTING PLANT

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                           HON. RALPH NORMAN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 11, 2023

  Mr. NORMAN. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise to celebrate the thirty-
five-year journey of Domtar's Rock Hill Converting Plant, a cornerstone 
of South Carolina's industrial and community landscape. Established on 
October 3, 1988, the Rock Hill plant marked Domtar's commitment to the 
Southeast's expansion. They constructed a paper mill in Bennettsville, 
South Carolina, and concurrently set up a converting plant at Rock 
Hill's Tech Park, complete with a rail spur for convenience.

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  Recognizing the importance of education and workforce development, 
Domtar partnered with York Technical College. They generously donated a 
commercial printing press, in addition to fostering skills among 
students and offering employment opportunities to graduates.
  Starting with thirty employees and three machines producing 102 tons 
per day, the plant has grown monumentally since then. Today, it employs 
fifty-three individuals, operates eight machines, and boasts an annual 
capacity of 65,000 tons.
  Over the past thirty-five years, the plant has received numerous 
safety awards, highlighting its dedication to ensuring a secure and 
healthy workplace for its employees. In 2021, the plant achieved an 
extraordinary milestone by being awarded twenty-five years without a 
lost-time injury, a significant accomplishment in the manufacturing 
industry.
  The Rock Hill Converting Plant is not just about business; it's about 
community. The plant and its employees regularly contribute to 
nonprofit organizations, both large and small, demonstrating their 
commitment to investing in the welfare of the area they call home. The 
employees have generously donated their time and energy to support 
education, sustainability, and humanitarian aid initiatives, further 
cementing the plant's role as a responsible corporate citizen.
  Domtar's Rock Hill Converting Plant stands as a beacon of growth, 
safety, and community engagement. Over the past thirty-five years, this 
facility has not only played a vital role in the local economy, but has 
also become a source of inspiration and pride for the South Carolina 
community. It is with great honor that I recognize the accomplishments 
of the Rock Hill Converting Plant and look forward to witnessing their 
continued success in the years to come.

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