Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 18th April 2024 Issue no. 1110
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Cascades inaugurates new state-of-the-art tissue converting plant on US West Coast
Cascades, a specialist in the recovery and manufacturing of green packaging and tissue products, which employs 11,000 people in some 90 production units located in North America and Europe, has this week officially inaugurated its new US$64 million, state-of-the-art, 284,000sq.ft tissue converting facility in Scappoose, Oregon.
It is equipped with best-in-class converting lines, high-speed rewinders and folders, and one of the fastest bath lines in the world.
The new facility manufactures towel and tissue products under the Cascades Pro brand, a leader in the US and Canadian away-from-home markets. The line of products includes hand towels, bathroom tissue, napkins, kitchen roll towels, facial tissue, wipers and dispensers. From bathroom to boardroom to lunchroom to classroom and beyond, Cascades Pro offers a wide range of proven, cost-effective hygiene solutions.
"This new facility extends the breadth of our national coverage, and will enable us to better serve our customers in the southern and western United States," says Mario Plourde, president and chief executive officer of Cascades. "The Scappoose facility will also allow us to increase our converting capacity and integration rate as we will be using tissue paper produced at our St-Helens plant located just eight miles away.
"Our new facility will have a production capacity of nearly six million cases per year of virgin and recycled bathroom tissue products and paper hand towels. It also offers possibilities for future expansion.
"This ambitious project was also made possible through the involvement of the State of Oregon, Colombia County and the City of Scappoose. Cascades would also like to recognise the exceptional dedication of its employees and suppliers, whose commitment to excellence has made a difference from the very start."
Jean Jobin, president and chief operating officer, adds: "The completion of this project marks an important milestone for Cascades.
"It has long been our goal to expand our presence within the United States and offer greater quality and flexibility for our customers. This world-class facility is the first step in our plan to modernise our tissue manufacturing and converting equipment and a clear indication of our commitment to this segment. We look forward to providing our customers with new exceptional value and to further grow our relationships within the local community."
The grand opening of this facility was celebrated by the Governor of Oregon, Kate Brown, local dignitaries, members of the community as well as many of Cascades' partners, customers, suppliers and employees.
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