322110 Pulp Mills

Overview

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing pulp without manufacturing paper or paperboard. The pulp is made by separating the cellulose fibers from the other impurities in wood or other materials, such as used or recycled rags, linters, scrap paper, and straw.

Cross-References

  • Manufacturing both pulp and paper--are classified in Industry 322120, Paper Mills; and
  • Manufacturing both pulp and paperboard--are classified in Industry 322130, Paperboard Mills.

Index Entries

Deinking plants
Deinking recovered paper
Groundwood pulp manufacturing
Pulp manufacturing (i.e., chemical, mechanical, or semichemical processes) without making paper
Pulp manufacturing (made from bagasse, linters, rags, straw, wastepaper, or wood) without making paper
Pulp mills not making paper or paperboard
Wood pulp manufacturing