Voith is modernizing and expanding its roll service center in West Monroe, La., underscoring its firm commitment to the future of the paper industry and the evolving needs of customers. The expansion will be Voith Paper’s largest, most recent investment in North America.
The Voith Paper facility first opened in 1991 and is the leading roll service center in North America. The expansion will add needed workspace for continued growth in addition to adding jobs to support the local West Monroe economy. The project will result in a faster and more seamless service experience, expand capacity and enhance logistics processes. The increased space will also provide additional training areas for employees.
The expansion is expected to begin in mid-2025 and will continue throughout the year. The facility will remain fully operational during this time. In addition to benefiting customers, this project is expected to positively impact regional economic growth.
“At Voith Paper, we are committed to the paper industry and meeting the needs of our customers,” says Jeff Berg, Vice President Operations FRS NA at Voith Paper. “By investing in the West Monroe location and optimizing our internal processes, we will provide more efficient, reliable and timely support to paper producers in North America. This project underscores our long-term commitment to our customers, employees and the local community.”