Tissue World Miami announces its initial line up of confirmed speakers. Key note speaker will be Jean-David Tardif, President & COO of Cascades. Jean-David will join industry experts in providing both internal and external perspectives on tissue’s role in a rapidly evolving world, allowing you to navigate the path forward with informed insights. Tissue World […]
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Nov
Nov
Cascades deeply regrets and is saddened to announce the death of one of its cofounders, Mr. Bernard Lemaire, at the age of 87. Bernard Lemaire was born in Drummondville, Québec in 1936. In 1960, he joined the family business of waste recovery, Drummond Pulp and Fiber. Four years later, under his impetus, and with the […]
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Jul
Jul
Cascades announced the appointment of Jérôme Porlier as the new President and COO of Cascades Specialty Products Group (SPG), effective July 1, 2023. Porlier succeeds Luc Langevin, who after more than 12 years as the head of SPG is gradually heading towards retirement. Langevin will continue to be responsible for Cascades Recovery+ (CR+) and will […]
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May
May
Cascades inc. announces that it has produced its first roll of 100% recycled containerboard at its Bear Island, Virginia mill. With annual production capacity of 465,000 short tons of lightweight, high-quality, 100% recycled containerboard, the state-of-the-art mill is equipped to perform within the top quartile of its industry, and will strengthen the operational flexibility, geographic […]
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Aug
Aug
Cascades noted in its second quarter report that its strategic investment in a paper machine conversion project at its Bear Island paper mill in Ashland, Virginia, is progressing well despite the current environment of important cost inflation and delays in the completion of certain construction milestones due to labor and material availability. The project involves […]
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Jun
Jun
Cascades continues to roll out its expansion plan in the isothermal packaging market by enhancing its line of meal boxes with technology that’s 20% more efficient than its current home delivery solution, and by commissioning a new production facility in York, Pennsylvania. Cascades is improving its line of northbox® isothermal packaging solutions by adding innovative […]
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May
May
Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) reports its unaudited financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2022. Q1 2022 Highlights (comparative figures have been restated to reflect discontinued operations1) Sales of $1,038 million (compared with $1,028 million in Q4 2021 and $942 million in Q1 2021) As reported (including specific items) Operating income (loss) of […]
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Mar
Mar
Cascades today announced an expansion plan in the isothermal distribution market with the commissioning of a new production site in the western United States, in Tacoma (WA), and with the launch of new products under its northbox® brand of insulated boxes for fresh foods. The new Cascades Enviropac – Tacoma production site marks the start […]
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Oct
Oct
Cascades Inc. announces that the sale of its equity interest in Reno de Medici S.p.A. is now expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2021, versus previous expectations that it would close in the third quarter. The transaction is subject to the customary closing conditions, including the required merger control approvals. Founded in […]
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Sep
Sep
Cascades launches a 100% recycled plastic packaging that is also recyclable, for the entire Cascades Fluff & Tuff® line. Creating this resistant, environmentally friendly packaging made from recycled materials has been a major project for the company, requiring several months of research and testing. Deployment of this new packaging will be completed by the end of 2021. […]