Apr 04, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. Cascades Inc. announces that its Norampac division has acquired Bird Packaging Limited's converting and storage facilities located in Guelph, Kitchener and Windsor, in Ontario, Canada. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. According to Marc-André Dépin, President and CEO of Norampac, “This acquisition is beneficial to Norampac and Cascades as it will allow us to broaden our market reach in Ontario by integrating plants that benefit from an excellent reputation amongst their customers. In addition to a well-established customer base, Bird also has state-of-the-art equipment, a team of skilled people and a vast line of products and services that complement Norampac's product offering”. This investment is part of Norampac's development strategy which aims at expanding its geographical presence in Ontario and relying on productive assets. Furthermore, Bird's packaging products represent a compelling add-on to Norampac's portfolio and will increase our competitiveness with an improved product offering. “Our goal is to innovate and react promptly to our customers' needs by offering innovative packaging solutions. The addition of Bird's production plants to Norampac's assets, in line with our strategic plan, will help us to reach our target with the expansion of our spectrum of products and services in terms of corrugated, high standards of printing and packaging solutions, just to name a few”, added Mr. Dépin. Bird Packaging Limited is a family-owned business which employs 130 employees. It specializes in the fabrication of corrugated boxes of all sizes and grades, floor displays and products with high standards of printing. Cascades produces, converts and markets packaging and tissue products that are composed mainly of recycled fibres.