Mill Valley, CA (News release) - Rabin Worldwide, in partnership with Capital Recovery Group, is pleased to announce a major timed online auction of the complete West Linn Paper Mill, formerly operating as the Willamette Falls Paper Company. Taking place over two days, June 4 and 5, 2025, the auction will provide global buyers with a rare opportunity to acquire high-quality paper production and support equipment from one of the Pacific Northwest's most historic manufacturing sites.
Located at 4800 Mill Street in West Linn, Oregon, the auction includes equipment used in the production of coated and uncoated papers, as well as materials handling and maintenance inventory. Among the featured items are three complete Fourdrinier paper machines, each with on-machine coaters; winders, calenders, and refiners; and a full stock preparation system. The sale also includes forklifts, trucks, and a large inventory of spare motors, parts, and operational components. On-site inspections will be available by appointment prior to the event.
The West Linn Paper Mill began operations in 1889 as the Willamette Falls Pulp and Paper Company, and over the next 135 years played a key role in Oregon's industrial history. The facility was once owned by paper industry giants including Crown Zellerbach and James River Corporation and was widely recognized for producing high-quality printing paper. After briefly closing in 2017, the mill was revived in 2019 as Willamette Falls Paper Company and garnered attention for its sustainable production initiatives, including the use of wheat straw pulp.
Despite these efforts, the company announced in August 2024 that it would be laying off more than 150 employees and would likely shut down permanently if a buyer could not be found. With no viable path forward, Rabin Worldwide and Capital Recovery Group are now coordinating the sale of the mill's complete assets.
"This auction marks the final chapter in a remarkable legacy of Pacific Northwest manufacturing," said a spokesperson for Rabin Worldwide. "For buyers in the paper, pulp, and packaging sectors, this is an exceptional opportunity to acquire proven equipment with a track record of performance and innovation."
To learn more about the auction or to register, please visit:
https://rabin.com/Overview/Auction/complete-west-linn-paper-mill/
About Rabin Worldwide:
n business for over 70 years, Rabin is a family-held auction and real estate investment company, which acquires and sells industrial facilities and equipment around the world. As a leader industrial liquidation, Rabin has sold equipment and assets in every trade sector and on almost every continent. Our focus is on the purchase of complete facilities and factories, including their underlying real estate. With our combination of diverse experience, financial strength, and professional expertise, Rabin has the ability to take on projects of any size and complexity.
About Capital Recovery Group:
Capital Recovery Group (CRG) is a global private equity firm that creates liquidity for its clients through expertise, innovative solutions, and access to worldwide markets. Specializing in complex scenarios comprised of industrial assets and real estate, the company helps its partners revitalize idle or marginally productive assets and liquidate surplus. The company deploys CRG capital to directly purchase assets or debt, invest in equity, or perform a combination that delivers optimal solutions. CRG has built a reputation by providing uncompromising service, qualified knowledge and creative strategies. Working collaboratively, its team of experts acts as advisor, advocate and problem-solver while acquiring actionable intelligence that brings clarity to complex financial decisions.
