Cascades to Close Brown Sheet Plant Facility in Burlington, Ontario by July 31
Cascades will close the Brown Containerboard Packaging facility located in Burlington, Ontario, as part of the company's continuing optimization initiatives within its Containerboard Packaging business.
May 27, 2020 - Cascades Inc. said that it will close its Brown Containerboard Packaging facility located in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, as part of the Corporation's continuing optimization initiatives for its Containerboard Packaging business. "As part of the consolidation of our sheet plant operations in Ontario, we will be gradually redeploying production from the Brown facility to our other units in Ontario," said Charles Malo, President and Chief Operating Officer of Cascades Containerboard Packaging. "This decision was necessary to align present production capacities, position our platform for mid and long-term success, improve productivity, reduce fixed costs and strengthen our service offering for our valued customers," Malo explained. Cascades' Brown Containerboard Packaging operation will permanently close no later than July 31, 2020. Over the coming weeks, Cascades said it will work to minimize the impact of this announcement on the 45 employees of this facility, including by offering them the option to transfer to Cascades' other business units. Employees who cannot, or do not wish to relocate to other plants, will receive support in their search for other employment. Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions. The company employs 12,000 women and men across a network of over 90 facilities in North America and Europe. For further information, visit: www.cascades.com. SOURCE: Cascades, Inc. |