Larsen Statement on Potential Buyer for Kimberly-Clark Mills

Washington, DC, October 4, 2011

Today, U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) released a statement following the announcement that Kimberly-Clark Mills has entered into serious negotiations with Atlas Holdings LLC for the purchase of the pulp and paper mill:

“The announcement that Kimberly-Clark has entered into exclusive talks with Atlas Holdings is good news for Everett and for Kimberly-Clark workers.  As negotiations progress, I am hopeful that the local workforce will be seen as an asset that contributes to the facility's growth. These are good paying jobs that I want to see in Everett long into the future.”