Hollingsworth & Vose Company Pulp and Paper Plant, Hawkinsville, Georgia

Hollingsworth & Vose Company operates a pulp and paper facility located at 106 Industrial Boulevard in Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, Georgia. The plant is operational and specializes in the production of specialty papers and engineered materials for filtration, battery, and industrial applications. As a pulp and paper facility, it represents a significant industrial presence in the region. The facility operates under NAICS codes 236210, 322120, 322121, 322130, and 327993, indicating involvement in industrial building construction, pulp mills, paper mills, paperboard mills, and other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing. In the United States, pulp and paper plants are subject to comprehensive environmental regulations under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as well as Toxics Release Inventory reporting under Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The plant's scale and processes are typical of medium to large pulp and paper operations in the southeastern US. The facility's location in Hawkinsville places it within a region with a strong industrial base, including forestry and manufacturing. The plant's operations contribute to the local economy and supply chain for specialty materials. Environmental management at such facilities typically involves wastewater treatment, air emission controls, and solid waste management to comply with state and federal permits.

The pulp and paper sector is characterized by high water usage, energy consumption, and potential emissions of particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and odorous sulfur compounds. In Georgia, the industry is a major economic driver but also faces scrutiny over water withdrawals and effluent discharges. The facility's proximity to the Ocmulgee River and surrounding communities necessitates robust environmental controls to protect water quality and air quality.