ORT MILL, S.C. (News release) -- Domtar Corporation announced it has completed its purchase of the Point of Sale (POS) paper business from Appvion Operations, Inc.

The business includes the coater and related equipment located at Appvion's West Carrollton, Ohio, facility as well as a license for all corresponding intellectual property. With this acquisition, Domtar will become a large-scale, integrated producer of POS paper.

"We are excited to add this business to our portfolio. This acquisition provides us access to and insight into coated specialty papers market growing globally," Domtar President and Chief Executive Officer John Williams said. "We are very pleased to have closed this transaction on time given the complexities around the COVID-19 pandemic. We are extremely proud of our employees and our newest employees for making this transition during this difficult time in our communities."