Clearwater Paper Corporation, a leading supplier of private label tissue, will create 13 new jobs with an average annual salary of $60,769 in Cleveland County and invest $22.59 million.
The company’s new facial tissue line will be located at its present Shelby consumer products complex, resulting in its third major expansion.
Clearwater Paper’s Shelby, NC location manufactures high-quality store-brand bathroom tissue, paper towels, napkins and facial tissue. The 400-acre facility employs more than 600 with an annual average payroll of more than $41 million.
“Clearwater Paper chose Shelby for its newest facial tissue line due to its proximity to our customers, a growing local skilled workforce and a history of excellent working relationships with the City of Shelby, Cleveland County and the State of North Carolina,” said Clearwater Paper’s Senior Vice President of Consumer Products, Michael Urlick. “Our customers require quality products delivered on time. This location coupled with our outstanding Shelby team can make it happen.”
“We look forward to renewing our ongoing partnership with the City of Shelby, Cleveland County and the State of North Carolina as we continue to invest in the community, our people and the manufacturing facilities,” said Shelby Mill Manager Chris Kelm. “The City of Shelby’s Economic Development team, along with the Economic Development Partnership of NC, have offered valuable guidance and helped us make this important decision to locate and build our newest project in Cleveland County.”
“We consider expansion projects to be the highest honor in economic development as they highlight our community’s pro-business environment and synergistic relationship with our industry partners,” said Rick Howell, Shelby’s City Manager. “We look forward to our continued partnership and watching Clearwater Paper thrive in Shelby, NC.”
Mayor Stan Anthony expresses his appreciation for Clearwater’s commitment to Shelby, stating, “We are extremely grateful for Clearwater Paper’s willingness to continue to invest in our community and are proud of the successful partnership we have fostered since they came to Shelby.”
Kevin Gordon, Board Chair of the Cleveland County Commissioners, stated, “On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, we are extremely grateful to Clearwater Paper for the positive impact they have made and will continue to make in Cleveland County through this expansion. The new jobs and capital investment will be a catalyst for growth, and we pledge to be a supportive and lasting partner to Clearwater Paper.”
About Clearwater Paper
Clearwater Paper is a premier supplier of private brand tissue to major retailers, including grocery, club, mass merchants and discount stores. In addition, the company produces paperboard used by quality-conscious printers and packaging converters and offers services that include custom sheeting, slitting and cutting. Clearwater Paper’s employees build shareholder value by developing strong relationships through quality and service.
