AI, Automation & Workforce Pressure: How Paper Mills Are Restructuring Operations in 2026
AI, Automation & Workforce Pressure: How Paper Mills Are Restructuring Operations in 2026 Introduction Across tissue, containerboard, and recycled paper mills, 2026 is shaping up to be a turning point. Rising energy costs, margin pressure, and labour shortages are accelerating investment in AI-driven automation—forcing mills to rethink how their workforce is structured. Why Mills Are Accelerat