Kruger’s paperboard mill in Montreal receives FSC® Chain of Custody certification

Nov 17, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. Kruger Inc. announced that its Place Turcot paperboard mill in Montreal, Canada, has been awarded Chain of Custody (CoC) certification by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), License Code FSC®- C106738. “Achieving FSC® Chain of Custody certification is asource of pride for our employees who make every effort on a daily basis to provide our clients with the highest quality recycled paperboard possible, while meeting the highest environmental standards”, said Rob Latter, Vice President, Kruger Packaging. The FSC®’s standards are among the strictest and most recognized in the global forest industry. More specifically, CoC certification enables the clients of certified companies to track forest products through all stages of the production process, from the forest to the shelf, including the manufacturing, converting and distribution stages. Kruger Inc. is a major producer of publication papers, tissue, lumber and other wood products, corrugated cartons from recycled fibres, green and renewable energy and wines and spirits. The Company is also a leader in paper and paperboard recycling in North America. Kruger operates facilities in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and the United States. Its Place Turcot Mill has been producing 100% recycled paperboard since 1961.