Cascades announced that its corrugated medium manufacturing plant in Niagara Falls, New York, will be permanently closed as part of the optimization of the company's packaging production platform.
Production will end no later than September 3, 2025.
This announcement aligns with the Cascade's commitment to support strategic growth by focusing on profitability and customer service levels. The Niagara Falls production site has an annual production capacity of 200,000 short tons. A second machine at this facility was closed in 2023.
The facility has been in operation since 1987.
Cascades said 123 employees will be impacted by this decision.
"This is a difficult decision, but one that is an essential part of our focus on optimizing the performance of our Packaging sector," said Jean-David Tardif, Executive Vice-President, Packaging. "The future growth momentum for Cascades and our customers is very promising, and we are well positioned to capitalize on opportunities for strategic and sustainable growth. We know what we need to do to get there-simplify, optimize and focus," he added.
Cascades said that it will work closely with employees through the process and provide job search support.
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