Sep 06, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. Cascades Inc. announces that its Lachute (Québec) folding carton plant will be closed at the latest by the end of the 1Q 2013, and its customers will be progressively transferred to other Norampac facilities. Nearly 155 employees will be affected by the closure of the Lachute plant, however approximately 40% of them will have the opportunity to be relocated in other Norampac and Cascades units in Québec. Norampac has taken necessary measures to offer the appropriate support to the employees that will not be relocated. Cascades produces, converts and markets packaging and tissue products that are composed mainly of recycled fibres.