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Julius Schulte to Close Düsseldorf-Bilk Paper Mill in Phased Wind-Down by 2027

The move consolidates operations at Trebsen to preserve competitiveness.

Overview

  • Paper production in Düsseldorf will stop in early Q2 2026, with full shutdown targeted for mid-2027.
  • Roughly 75 employees at the Bilk site are affected by the phase-out.
  • Output will be consolidated at Trebsen near Leipzig under partner Julius Schulte Trebsen GmbH & Co. KG.
  • Until closure, the Düsseldorf plant will convert “mother rolls” shipped from Trebsen.
  • The company cites the inner-city location plus recent market conditions as the key reasons for the decision.