It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Campti Historic Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Campti, LA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Grand Ecore Recreation Area with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Mariner's Restaurant or visit Downtown Campti, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Campti, LA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Campti, LA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Campti, LA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Natchitoches Economic Development Alliance makes statement about closureCAMPTI, La. (KSLA) - Multiple International Paper facilities are set to close, including a containerboard mill in Natchitoches Parish.On Feb. 13, International Paper announced the closure of four locations across the United States, including the Natchitoches Red River containerboard mill in Campti, Louisiana. The other facilities closing include a recycling plant in Phoenix, AZ, a box plant in Hazleton, PA, and a sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, MO....
CAMPTI, La. (KSLA) - Multiple International Paper facilities are set to close, including a containerboard mill in Natchitoches Parish.
On Feb. 13, International Paper announced the closure of four locations across the United States, including the Natchitoches Red River containerboard mill in Campti, Louisiana. The other facilities closing include a recycling plant in Phoenix, AZ, a box plant in Hazleton, PA, and a sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, MO.
All facilities will cease operations by the end of April 2025, displacing around 481 workers in Campti.
The closure of the Red River containerboard mill is expected to reduce the company’s containerboard capacity by approximately 800k tons on an annual basis.
The Natchitoches Economic Development Alliance(NEDA) released a statement, expressing deep sadness about the closure of the mill.
“For fifty years this year, the Red River mill has been an economic driver for our region and a tremendous community supporter,” says Brittany McCoy of the NEDA. “NEDA is in communication with state, regional, and local economic and workforce development partners to discuss immediate plans to assist in placing displaced IP employees with available manufacturing jobs in our region. Those affected can visit GoNatchitoches.com/JobOpportunities to see the running list of manufacturers in the region that are actively hiring. NEDA will be adding to this list as more information becomes available.”
The company says it will work to minimize the impact on employees by using attrition, retirements, and current vacancies at other International Paper locations. Additionally, the company says teams at these locations will receive outplacement assistance, access to mental health support resources, and severance benefits when possible.
“The decision to close any facility is difficult because of the impact on our team members, their families and the surrounding communities,” said Tom Hamic, executive vice president and president, North American Packaging Solutions, International Paper. “We greatly appreciate the contributions from our departing team members and will do all we can to support them.”
International Paper claims to be undergoing a transformational journey to become a stronger sustainable packaging solutions company.
“The critical step in this journey is to streamline IP’s footprint to focus investments on facilities that will best serve customers and accelerate strategic initiatives to improve quality, reliability and service delivery,” says the press release from the company.
On Friday, Feb. 14, the mayor of Natchitoches, Ronnie Williams, released a statement about the closure. It reads:
“I, Mayor Williams, and the City of Natchitoches are deeply saddened by the closure of International Paper (IP), a significant part of our local economy and community. This is undoubtedly a difficult moment for all of us - especially for the employees, the families depend on this business, and everyone who has been directly impacted by this decision. I have many friends and family members who have been employed or are currently employed by this IP facility. In fact, my grandfather not only helped to build the facility, but he also worked there for years only retiring after a life-changing accident at work that left him permanently disabled.
I want to acknowledge the incredible contribution that IP has made to our local economy over the years. IP has provided jobs and supported local initiatives. The closure of such an important institution leaves a void, and I understand the concern and uncertainty this brings to so many. Let me assure you that the City of Natchitoches will work even harder to promote and improve the economic health and social well-being of the Natchitoches community. As such, a primary focus in response to this closure will be to redouble our efforts to attract new business to the area. We will ensure that this closure is not the end of the story, but the beginning of new possibilities.
To everyone affected, know that you are not alone. IP has also announced closures of three other facilities throughout the country. The City of Natchitoches is here to rally around you and offer whatever support we can. We will be here, every step of the way, helping to rebuild and reimagine a brighter future for our community.
Much Love,
Ronnie Williams Jr.
Mayor of Natchitoches”
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CAMPTI, La. (KALB) - International Paper is announcing the permanent closure of its mill in Campti, Louisiana, which will cause hundreds to be out of a job.News Channel 5 learned that International Paper will close the Red River Mill in Campti and four other mills globally by April 2025.This will affect 495 hourly and 179 salaried employees in total, 300 of which are from the Campti facility.That mill had just celebrated 50 years of operations in March of 2024.The Mayor of Natchitoches released a statement ...
CAMPTI, La. (KALB) - International Paper is announcing the permanent closure of its mill in Campti, Louisiana, which will cause hundreds to be out of a job.
News Channel 5 learned that International Paper will close the Red River Mill in Campti and four other mills globally by April 2025.
This will affect 495 hourly and 179 salaried employees in total, 300 of which are from the Campti facility.
That mill had just celebrated 50 years of operations in March of 2024.
The Mayor of Natchitoches released a statement on the closure:
The company plans to reduce the impact through attrition, retirements, and filling positions at other sites. Severance may be available for some affected employees.
This move is part of the company’s plan to focus on sustainable packaging and the closures will cut the company’s containerboard capacity by 800,000 tons annually.
The Natchitoches Economic Development Alliance issued a statement on Thursday about the closure:
News Channel 5 also obtained the official WARN Notice about the facility’s closing:
Northwestern State University President James T. Genovese shared this statement:
The Louisiana Economic Development released this:
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International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced the permanent closure of multiple facilities by April 2025, including the Red River containerboard mill in Campti, La., recycling plant in Phoenix, Az., box plant in Hazleton, Pa., and sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Mo. The Red River closure will reduce containerboard capacity by 800,000 tons annually.The closures will affect 674 employees (495 hourly and 179 salaried). The company plans to minimize impact through attrition, retirements, and current vacancies at other ...
International Paper (NYSE: IP) announced the permanent closure of multiple facilities by April 2025, including the Red River containerboard mill in Campti, La., recycling plant in Phoenix, Az., box plant in Hazleton, Pa., and sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Mo. The Red River closure will reduce containerboard capacity by 800,000 tons annually.
The closures will affect 674 employees (495 hourly and 179 salaried). The company plans to minimize impact through attrition, retirements, and current vacancies at other locations, offering outplacement assistance, mental health support, and severance benefits where possible.
These closures are part of IP's transformation strategy to become a stronger sustainable packaging solutions company by streamlining operations and focusing investments on facilities that will better serve customers.
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The closure of four facilities marks a decisive move by International Paper to address structural challenges in the containerboard industry. The 800,000-ton reduction in containerboard capacity, representing approximately 5% of IP's total capacity, signals a strategic response to market oversupply conditions that have been pressuring margins industry-wide.
The geographical spread of the closures - Louisiana, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Missouri - reveals a calculated approach to optimize IP's manufacturing footprint. The Red River mill closure, in particular, is strategically significant as older, less efficient mills typically have higher operating costs per ton. This restructuring should improve capacity utilization rates across IP's remaining facilities, potentially leading to better cost absorption and operational efficiency.
From a market perspective, removing 800,000 tons of containerboard capacity could help stabilize pricing in a market that has faced persistent oversupply issues. The industry's operating rates have been running below optimal levels, and this reduction could contribute to better supply-demand balance.
The emphasis on streamlining operations to "focus investments on facilities that will best serve customers" suggests a shift toward newer, more efficient facilities. Modern containerboard mills typically offer lower production costs, better quality control, and enhanced sustainability metrics - important factors in maintaining competitiveness in today's market.
While the human impact is significant with 674 affected employees, the company's approach to leveraging attrition and internal transfers indicates a measured implementation strategy that could help minimize disruption while achieving necessary operational improvements. The timing of the closures by April 2025 allows for an orderly transition and suggests the changes have been carefully planned to maintain service continuity for customers.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) today announced the permanent closure of the company's Red River containerboard mill in Campti, La., recycling plant in Phoenix, Az., box plant in Hazleton, Pa., and sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Mo. All facilities will cease operations by the end of April 2025. The Red River containerboard mill closure is expected to reduce the company's containerboard capacity by approximately 800,000 tons on an annualized basis.
In total, 495 hourly employees and 179 salaried employees will be affected. The company will work to minimize the impact on employees by using attrition, retirements and current vacancies at other International Paper locations. Team members at these locations will receive outplacement assistance, access to mental health support resources and where possible, severance benefits.
"The decision to close any facility is difficult because of the impact on our team members, their families and the surrounding communities," said Tom Hamic, executive vice president and president, North American Packaging Solutions, International Paper. "We greatly appreciate the contributions from our departing team members and will do all we can to support them."
International Paper is undergoing a transformational journey to become a stronger sustainable packaging solutions company. A critical step in this journey is to streamline IP's footprint to focus investments on facilities that will best serve customers and accelerate strategic initiatives to improve quality, reliability and service delivery.
About International PaperInternational Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting www.internationalpaper.com.
Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the risks that we will be unable to realize the anticipated benefits of our closure of the Campti, La., containerboard mill and other facilities. These forward-looking statements are also subject to the risks and uncertainties contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on February 16, 2024, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC. In addition, other risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company or that we currently believe to be immaterial could affect the accuracy of any forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or changes in expectations.
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The Red River containerboard mill closure will reduce IP's containerboard capacity by approximately 800,000 tons on an annualized basis.
The facility closures will affect 674 employees in total, comprising 495 hourly employees and 179 salaried employees.
IP is closing the Red River containerboard mill in Campti, La., recycling plant in Phoenix, Az., box plant in Hazleton, Pa., and sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Mo.
All facilities will cease operations by the end of April 2025.
IP is offering outplacement assistance, access to mental health support resources, and where possible, severance benefits. The company will also try to minimize impact through attrition, retirements, and current vacancies at other locations.
CAMPTI, La. - One of the largest private employers in Natchitoches Parish is closing down its manufacturing plant in Campti.International Paper (IP) announced Thursday the Red River containerboard mill in Campti will be terminating employees in early April as the facility winds down operations.Mike White worked as a chip yard operator at the mill for 50 years. He retired in June, but says the community at the plant was like a family to him."It isn't like it used to be, but we were like family. We were concerned abou...
CAMPTI, La. - One of the largest private employers in Natchitoches Parish is closing down its manufacturing plant in Campti.
International Paper (IP) announced Thursday the Red River containerboard mill in Campti will be terminating employees in early April as the facility winds down operations.
Mike White worked as a chip yard operator at the mill for 50 years. He retired in June, but says the community at the plant was like a family to him.
"It isn't like it used to be, but we were like family. We were concerned about everybody. Now you're talking about 500 people are about to lose their jobs," said White.
The company says the closure will affect 495 hourly and 179 salaried employees.
An estimated $5.7 million of tax revenue for Natchitoches Parish will be lost with close to $300,000 worth of funding lost for Fire District 9 which serves Campti.
Law enforcement parishwide will lose over $1 million of tax revenue.
Laird Scott says he worked at the mill and is concerned about the economic impact the closure will have on emergency services.
"I know a lot of people that worked the mill. I worked there before. With the limited work around here, it's going to affect all those guys and their families, small businesses, schools and hospitals. It's going to affect the entire parish, and when they get hit, we feel it too," said Scott.
The Natchitoches Economic Development Alliance (NEDA) is working with state and local workforce development partners to help displaced workers get hired in other manufacturing jobs in the area.
Sen. Alan Seabaugh posted on social media Friday that rapid response assistance is in place to help affected employees transition to new jobs quickly.
Natchitoches Mayor Ronnie Williams released a statement Friday stating the city will work hard to promote and improve the economic health in the area by focusing on attracting new businesses.
Northwestern State University President James Genovese said Friday the university is exploring ways to support displaced workers through workforce training, professional development and fostering pathways to new careers.
The Natchitoches Parish School Board scheduled a special meeting today to address economic impacts to the school system, but cancelled the meeting so board members could gather more information. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.
CAMPTI, La. -- International Paper Co. on Thursday announced the closure of four of its plants, including the containerboard mill in Natchitoches.The closure of the Campti plant will eliminate about 300 jobs. Operations are scheduled to end by April.Other facilities scheduled for closure include a recycling plant in Phoenix, Ariz., box plant in Hazleton, Penn., and a sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Mo. That affects about 300 more workers.Company officials said closure of Campti's Red River Containerboard Mill will re...
CAMPTI, La. -- International Paper Co. on Thursday announced the closure of four of its plants, including the containerboard mill in Natchitoches.
The closure of the Campti plant will eliminate about 300 jobs. Operations are scheduled to end by April.
Other facilities scheduled for closure include a recycling plant in Phoenix, Ariz., box plant in Hazleton, Penn., and a sheet feeder facility in St. Louis, Mo. That affects about 300 more workers.
Company officials said closure of Campti's Red River Containerboard Mill will reduce the company’s containerboard capacity by approximately 800,000 tons on an annualized basis.
“The decision to close any facility is difficult because of the impact on our team members, their families and the surrounding communities,” said Tom Hamic, executive vice president and president, North American Packaging Solutions, International Paper. “We greatly appreciate the contributions from our departing team members and will do all we can to support them.”
The Natchitoches Economic Development Alliance issued a statement Thursday afternoon saying its members are deeply saddened by the news of the International Paper mill's closure. For 50 years this year, the Red River Mill has been an "economic driver for our region and a tremendous community supporter."
NEDA is in communication with state, regional, and local economic and workforce development partners to discuss immediate plans to assist in placing displaced IP employees with available manufacturing jobs in the region. Those affected can visit GoNatchitoches.com/JobOpportunities to see the running list of manufacturers in the region that are actively hiring. NEDA will be adding to this list as more information becomes available.
According to MarketWatch, after earnings showed signs of stabilizing in the final quarter of last year, IP late last month said 2025 would be a transformational year as it looked to further reduce costs. The company in October moved to close a mill in Georgetown, S.C., affecting 526 hourly and 148 salaried employees, and said it was reviewing strategic options for its global cellulose-fibers business as it focuses on sustainable packaging.
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