Kruger Inc. Invests $20 Million to Modernize Quebec Paper Mills
The line which features twin-head strapping machine is one of the fastest in today’s market.
SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): In a bid to boost productivity and reduce its carbon footprint, Kruger Inc. has announced additional investments aimed at modernizing its Quebec area plants. The $20 million investment will focus on upgrades at its LaSalle and Place Turcot facilities. The projects, expected to be completed by end of this year, will help the company to position itself as North America’s leading corrugated packaging manufacturer.
The projects at LaSalle include modernization of corrugators at an expense of nearly $3 million, which is expected to be completed this year. Also, Kruger will replace one of its palletizers. In addition, the company aims to carry out several improvements to boost output and make its operations more energy-efficient.
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Kruger had recently invested approximately $10 million in a new state-of-the-art converting line, capable to operate 24/7 so as to enable the company meet the growing demand from packaging sector. The line which features twin-head strapping machine is one of the fastest in today’s market.
According to Kruger, it has invested nearly $9 million in various modernization projects at its Place Turcot containerboard mill since 2016. The plant is likely to achieve 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and notable reduction in water usage, in reward for the recent investments.
The company had recently announced remarkable progress in the ongoing diversification and modernization works at various Quebec mill facilities. It had declared $107.5 million in September last year for Brompton Newsprint Mill and Wayagamack Coated Paper Mill. It had also invested $250 million towards conversion of the No. 10 Newsprint Machine at the Trois-Rivières Mill. Also, $67 million was invested at its Crabtree plant towards addition of a new paper machine and converting line.