Transforming Industry, Preserving the Environment

Domtar Rothschild Mill

DELIVERING QUALITY SINCE 1910

A Legacy of Innovation, A Future of Sustainability

Originally constructed in 1909 along the Wisconsin River, Domtar’s Rothschild, Wisconsin, mill is home to industry-leading, high-quality commercial printing paper brands Cougar® and Lynx®. It has also given rise to a thriving community that many of its employees call home. 

After beginning as a small operation dedicated to producing paper products to meet the growing demands of a booming industrial era, the mill has evolved into one of the leading paper manufacturing facilities in the region. Its fiber line boasts a unique partnership for lignin byproduct manufacturing and biomass energy cogeneration, and its own sustainability platform with 100 percent of the steam needed to power the mill generated from renewable resources. 

With nearly 350 employees, the Rothschild Mill supports approximately 1,700 local jobs. As one of the largest employers in Rothschild, it contributes approximately $467 million to the regional economy annually. Each year, the Rothschild Mill contributes an estimated $30,000 in grassroots giving to the local community.

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An Eye to the Future

Leading by Example

Domtar’s Rothschild Mill is a testament to more than 100 years of industrial innovation and community engagement. While proud of its history, the mill continues to look forward, embracing the future of sustainable papermaking and fostering a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.

Since being acquired by Domtar in 2007, the Rothschild Mill has continued to develop, adopting cutting-edge sustainability practices and expanding its focus on renewable energy. In 2013, the mill became a trailblazer by partnering with We Energies to open a biomass power plant, significantly reducing its environmental footprint while contributing to renewable energy production in Wisconsin.

While adapting to the changing times, the Rothschild Mill has led by example, incorporating sustainable forestry practices and efficient water management into its operations. For example, the mill beneficially reuses about 98 percent of its manufacturing waste. 

Along with these advancements, the mill continues to ensure that its employees return home safely. In 2022, the mill received the Domtar “Tom Detwiler” Safety Excellence Award for achieving 2 million man-hours without a lost-time injury.

With its focus on eco-friendly practices, renewable energy sources and safety, the mill is committed to minimizing its impact on the environment while continuing to deliver high-quality paper products to customers worldwide.

Latest News from Domtar Rothschild Mill

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Feb 25 2025

Domtar Announces Startup of New PCC Plant at Nekoosa Mill

Left to right: Andrew Smith (Finance Director), Steve Henry (President of Paper and Packaging), Bill Edwards (Senior Vice President of Pulp, Paper, and Packaging...
Feb 17 2025

Beyond Our Businesses: A Look at Domtar’s U.S. Political Advocacy

BY: Colleen Marble Over the years, Domtar’s political advocacy efforts have helped lawmakers, consumers and others better understand the role our industry plays in...
Oct 09 2024

Employee pride, product excellence drive paper’s success

Domtar’s Cougar brand builds a following When a group of investors built a paper mill on the east bank of the Wisconsin River in Rothschild in 1909, they couldn’t have...
Sep 24 2024

Cougar® Paper: One of the Coolest Products We Make

We’ve heard it a few times: Of the many products we manufacture each day, Cougar® paper is one of our employees’ favorites — and it’s a favorite of printers and...
May 15 2024

Domtar Colleagues Join 2024 TAPPI Award Winners

BY: Berangere Parry From left: Seth Gulledge, Lance Holub, Kurt Mehlberg Domtar congratulates three of our colleagues who were among the 2024 TAPPI award...
May 03 2024

Celebrating Inspiring Women

BY: domtarcom Throughout March, in honor of International Women’s Day, our three companies – Paper Excellence, Domtar and Resolute – profiled some of the outstanding...
Mar 08 2024

Women in Manufacturing Share Career Journeys, Goals

BY: Berangere Parry As we celebrate both International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Domtar honors women in manufacturing, in both our industry...
Feb 02 2024

Cougar® Paper Trails Offers Printing Primer for Creatives

BY: Berangere Parry Article en français (PDF) Domtar now offers the Cougar® Paper Trails printing primer to help professionals and novices find the optimal paper for...
Nov 03 2023

Rothschild Mill: Delivering Quality Since 1910

BY: Colleen Marble For more than a century, Rothschild Mill has operated on the Wisconsin River five miles south of Wausau, Wisconsin. From its humble beginnings in...
May 15 2023

The Secret Ingredient in Cougar® Paper

BY: domtarcom Rothschild Paper Mill has an uncompromising devotion to the Cougar® brand. Ask any Rothschild Mill employee what they do for a living and they...
Apr 07 2023

Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement Yield Results for Domtar

Domtar Plymouth mill wood chipper BY: Leo Makowski At Domtar, we have launched a Lean Six Sigma program to apply a continuous improvement mindset to...

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