WISCONSIN (News release) -- Nine Dragons, Inc. (ND Paper) and Billerud Wisconsin LLC (Billerud) closed on an Asset Purchase Agreement, whereas ND Paper will own and operate Billerud's Wisconsin Water Quality Center (WQC) and associated landfill and F&E landfill assets.

The Water Quality Center is essential component of the Biron facility. The agreement ensures the mill's uninterrupted production and ND Paper's Biron facility will remain an integral part of the Wisconsin Rapids community. Five employees are responsible for operating the facility and will be joining the ND Paper team.