With a capacity of 60,000 metric tons, the new LDC machine, which started-up in October 2024 (pictured above), doubles the Sherbrooke Operational Centre's production capacity and increases overall production to more than 130,000 metric tonnes per year.
June 10, 2025 - Kruger Products on June 9 inaugurated its new LDC (light dry crepe) tissue plant in Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada. The plant's LDC tissue machine started-up in October 2024.
The new LDC plant is constructed on a site adjacent to its TAD (through-air-dry) plant.
"This second plant fulfills our vision to make Sherbrooke a major manufacturing hub in North America of premium-quality tissue products," said Michel Manseau, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Business - Canada, Kruger Products.
With a capacity of 60,000 metric tons, the new LDC machine doubles the Sherbrooke Operational Centre's production capacity and increases overall production to more than 130,000 metric tonnes per year.
The construction of the new facility was part of a large-scale $377.5-million expansion project that included the construction of a double-wide tissue machine featuring LDC technology, as well as the installation of two new converting lines: a facial tissue line in the new plant and a bathroom tissue line in the TAD plant.
"The fact that two large-scale projects were completed in just six years is a clear indicator of outstanding success and a testament to stellar teamwork, Manseau said. "I would like to extend special congratulations to the project team at our LDC plant and to everyone who was involved in building both facilities. I also applaud our employees in Sherbrooke, whose daily commitment is key to our success."
The expansion project was supported by Investissement Québec, agent for the Government of Québec, who provided $165 million in loans.
Kruger Products is Canada's leading manufacturer of quality tissue products for household, industrial and commercial use. Kruger Products serves the Canadian consumer market with such well-known brands as Cashmere®, Purex®, SpongeTowels®, Scotties®, White Swan® and Bonterra™. In the U.S., Kruger Products manufactures the White Cloud® brand, as well as many private label products.
SOURCE: Kruger Products Inc.