2002-05-13 - Kruger invests $5 Million in its packaging plants.
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Phase 1 of a 5-Year Capital Investment Program
Montreal, May 13, 2002 – Kruger Inc. today announced a $5 million investment in its Ontario and Québec Packaging plants.
In Ontario, the operations of Craftwell Containers and Packaging Limited, a Kruger affiliate company, have been integrated with the Kruger Rexdale (Toronto) plant's operations. Furthermore, these investments will also allow modernization of the Rexdale plant's corrugator and installation of a state-of-the-art multi-flute single facer and the purchase of a 4-color unit with drying system for the recently installed McKinley die cutter.
"This strategic change will consolidate management of both operations into a one-stop service and create a synergy of know-how and equipment. It will also enable our sales force to improve their service and enlarge the product mix on the corrugated packaging market" says David Janigan, Vice-President – Containerboard, of Kruger Inc.
In Quebec, the Kruger LaSalle box plant will install a new three-color rotary die cutter press; the second within 8 months.
These investments reflect the determination of Kruger Inc., to reinforce its competitive position in the paperboard and corrugated packaging markets and represent the first phase of a strategic plan involving the enhancement of both equipment and operating systems.
A specialist in the design and manufacture of quality corrugated packaging, Kruger's Containerboard Division excels in the development of innovative 100% recyclable packaging products for North American markets.
Approved for food contact, these value added products include containers for food, beverages, dairy products, flowers, chemical products, textiles and clothing. Kruger also manufactures a wide range of corrugated products for electrical appliances, auto parts and other industrial products, as well as small creative containers or retail point-of-purchase displays found in supermarkets, pharmacies and other wholesale and retail outlets.
All the Kruger Containerboard plants have ISO 9000 certified quality systems as well as ISO 14 001 certified environmental management systems.
Kruger is a leader in sustainable forest management and recycling. The company is a major pulp and paper producer engaged in the manufacturing and sale of newsprint, supercalendered and lightweight coated grades, groundwood specialty grades, directory paper, tissue (Scott Paper Limited – Canada); linerboard, packaging, lumber and other forest products, including the DRIcore sub-floor systems.
The company has operations in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia and Newfoundland, the United States and the United Kingdom and employs over 10 500 people.
Information
Jean Majeau
Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Tel. : (514) 343-3213
Courriel : jmajeau@kruger.com
Web site: www.kruger.com
