Cascades Inc. plans to close two sheet plants in Barrie (Jellco) and Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
"We are announcing today that production from the Barrie and Peterborough plants will gradually be redeployed to our other facilities in Ontario. This decision will enable us to better align our existing production capacity and to improve service for our valued customers," said Charles Malo , President and Chief Operating Officer of Cascades Containerboard Packaging.
The two plants will be closed no later than December 31, 2018, affecting approximately 65 employees.
Founded in 1964, Cascades produces, converts and markets packaging and tissue products that are composed mainly of recycled fibres.
