Big Koryazhma is a project is an investment of USD 270 million, involving construction of a new paper machine, installation of an off-machine coater, installation of cut-size and folio sheeters, construction of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant and implementation of infrastructure projects.

Construction of a new paper machine in Koryazhma started in summer of 2011 at the production site of Ilim Group Branch in Koryazhma. As a result of the project Russia's most advanced state-of-the-art paper machine, according to Illim, has started operations and will produce more than 150,000 t/y of office paper. Furthermore, this summer, the company plans to start producing 70,000 t/y of coated paper.