A look back: Hammermill Paper, Erie manufacturing history

2022-05-21 01:04:55 By : Ms. Jane We

It was 20 years ago this week that the International Paper Co. shut down the Hammermill paper mill in Erie, eliminating more than 750 jobs.

Find our in-depth look at Hammermill Paper, what happened, what's become of its workers and what's next:

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In more than 100 years of production, Hammermill left its mark on the industry and the Erie community. Here are a few details about that history:

Sources: Penn State Behrend, International Paper, Pennsylvania Center for the Book