The Palatka mill produces consumer tissue brands like Brawny®, Sparkle® and private label paper towels; Angel Soft® and private label bath tissue; kraft paper used for EarthKraft™ Recyclable Mailers and grocery bags; and linerboard.
March 18, 2026 - Georgia-Pacific broke ground March 13 marking the start of Phase 2 of an $83 million warehouse expansion at its Palatka mill in Florida — a project aimed at strengthening the company's distribution network and improving shipping efficiency to retail customers.
The second phase includes construction of a 400,000-square-foot warehouse that will connect to the existing facility.
The new structure will incorporate automated guided vehicles and other advanced technology designed to improve safety and efficiency at the mill's loading docks.
Construction is expected to take about one year to complete.
Phase 1 of the project, which has been completed, included a 36-acre trailer yard with capacity for 574 trailers, a new inspection station and a dedicated entrance on County Road 216. The improvements were designed to streamline truck traffic and support higher-volume outbound shipments.
The expansion will allow for more efficient mixed-load shipments to retailers, helping reduce transportation complexity while improving service levels.
The Palatka mill is Putnam County's largest private employer and plays a significant role in the region's manufacturing and logistics economy.
SOURCE: Georgia-Pacific