Testing will commence by the end of 2025, with early findings due in summer 2026.
The closure will decrease the mill’s annual capacity by 250,000 tons but is expected to reduce production costs by roughly US$125 per ton from 2025 levels.
The drive targets the development of “dual end-of-life” packaging solutions that are both compostable and recyclable.
The center has been designed with 50% of the space dedicated to demonstration and training,
The open house provides a focused, one-day opportunity to explore these topics while seeing the latest automation in action.
Boucher succeeds Sarah Macdonald, who served as CEO at Novvia since 2021.
The companies will work together to ensure a smooth transition for their respective customers.
The company has also made substantial progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in its operations by 54% since 2019.
The new service, Go-Recycle, is a cardboard recyclate program designed to help brands reuse more waste, reduce costs and support a genuinely circular economy.
This plan sets a clear and practical pathway for packaging regulation, stewardship and national alignment at a time of rapid change.