Cascades invests $6.9 million in its Kingsey Falls uncoated recycled boxboard plant

Executive Summary

• Cascades announced a $6.9 million capital investment in its Kingsey Falls uncoated recycled boxboard plant to boost production capacity and product quality.
• New equipment installed since September improves sheet‑quality control, targeting the food packaging market’s surface finish and printing requirements.
• The upgrade reinforces Cascades’ competitive position in Quebec and supports long‑term growth for the facility’s 68 employees.

Key Details

• Investment Amount: $6.9 million allocated to equipment upgrades at the Kingsey Falls plant (Papier Kingsey Falls).
• Purpose: Increase production capacity, enhance sheet properties (surface finish, printability), and improve overall product quality for food packaging customers.
• Equipment Installed: Several new pieces of sheet‑quality control machinery installed since September 2025 (specific models not disclosed).
• Capacity Impact: Expected to significantly raise the plant’s output capability; exact capacity increase not quantified in the release.
• Employment: Plant employs 68 workers; investment underscores commitment to local jobs and employee benefits.
• Strategic Rationale: Strengthen Cascades’ market position in uncoated recycled boxboard, drive growth, and maintain long‑term competitiveness in Quebec.
• Leadership Quote: Hugues Simon, President & CEO, highlighted the project’s role in capacity expansion and partnership with customers.

Notable Quotes

“This project will enable us to increase our capacity and remain a valued partner for our customers,” said Hugues Simon, President and CEO of Cascades.
“It underscores our unwavering commitment to investing in our assets in Quebec to accelerate our growth.”