sawlogs, pulplogs, pulp, wood, panels, plywood, mdf, osb, chipboard, veneer, bulk, pallets, wood, timber Norampac invests $17.5 million in two of its Ontario corrugated box plants

   Moscow. Nov 03, 2004. /Lesprom.ru/. The recent ratification of a new 3-year contract with the Independent Paperworkers’ Union, Local 595, at the Norampac Etobicoke Division, has paved the way for Norampac to proceed with a $17.5 million investment, in two of its Ontario corrugated products converting facilities: Etobicoke and St.Marys Divisions. This investment project is in addition to the over $70 million the company has invested in its Ontario box plants over the last 4 years.

Norampac Inc., Etobicoke Division: to become the largest specialty box plant in Canada

The largest part of this investment, $13.5 million, will be slated for Norampac Inc., Etobicoke Division.

This includes a large 86” x 220” Jumbo, two-color flexo with full in-line die cutting, folding, gluing and stitching. This high-speed state-of-the-art machine will replace 5 older pieces of equipment. The new jumbo press will be the largest and most versatile bulk box converting machine in Canada. The Etobicoke Division corrugator will be upgraded with two new single facers, cut-off knife and down stackers to add “AAC” triple wall capabilities, with overall improved board performance, at faster speeds. The plant will also add upgraded power conveyors, smart cars, and material handling equipment. The project shall be completed by March 2005.

This high performance equipment will serve a targeted market in bulk bin packaging that includes: triple wall, double wall, and large single wall boxes used in the automotive, resin, furniture, food processing, fresh produce, chemical and appliance industries.

Company officials appreciate the early contract renewal and recognize the built-in flexibility that the employees have demonstrated with the new agreement. The employees will make the biggest impact on the success of this project and they clearly have given the company their support, as the plant is being reconfigured to be the largest specialty box plant in Canada.