Cascades Inc. invests $6.9 million in Kingsey Falls boxboard plant

Cascades has announced a $6.9 million investment in its uncoated recycled boxboard plant in Kingsey Falls, Québec, aimed at increasing production capacity and improving product quality for the packaging market.

The investment focuses on the Papier Kingsey Falls facility, where several new pieces of equipment have been installed since September to strengthen sheet quality control. According to the company, the upgrades will enhance key product properties, including surface finish and printability, helping the plant better meet the technical requirements of the food packaging sector.

The modernization project forms part of Cascades’ broader strategy to reinforce its position in the recycled boxboard market while supporting long-term competitiveness and growth.

“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, the Kingsey Falls facility supplies products for both industrial and food packaging applications. The site currently employs 68 people and remains one of the major employers in the region, offering competitive salaries and benefits programs.

Cascades is widely recognized as a key player in sustainable packaging solutions. The company produces a broad portfolio of products designed to combine performance with a reduced environmental footprint. For the past seven years, Cascades has also been included in the Global 100 ranking of the world’s most sustainable corporations compiled by Corporate Knights.