The investments at Cascades' Kingsey Falls uncoated recycled boxboard plant will significantly improve the sheet's properties to better meet the needs of the food packaging industry, including surface finish and printing requirements.
March 5, 2026 - Cascades announced it has invested $6.9 million in its uncoated recycled boxboard manufacturing plant in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, Canada (Papier Kingsey Falls) to increase the plant's equipment's production capacity and product quality.
Since last September, Cascades has installed several new pieces of equipment to improve sheet quality control. These investments will significantly improve the sheet's properties to better meet the needs of the food packaging industry, including surface finish and printing requirements.
"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. I'd like to thank the employees who helped install this equipment. Their expertise and dedication have made this project a resounding success."
Commissioned in 1972, this Kingsey Falls plant manufactures uncoated paperboard from 100% recycled fibres for the production of roll headers, cores, partitions and protective packaging for the industrial and food packaging markets. The plant currently has 68 employees and provides a competitive salary and a benefits program tailored to its employees' lifestyle.
Founded in 1964, Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions. The company employs more than 9,000 people across a network of 60 operating facilities in North America.
SOURCE: Cascades Inc.