A Cascades plant in Laval, Que., in 2020. Cascades Inc. has announced it will shut down two eastern Ontario facilities in Trenton and Belleville.
Quebec-based Cascades Inc. announced its recently idled mill in Trenton won't reopen, and a converting plant in Belleville will be permanently closed by May 31. The closures will affect 310 employees, according to the company.Posted: Feb 14, 2024 12:04 PM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
The Quebec-based company has announced its recently idled mill in Trenton won't reopen, and a converting plant in Belleville will be permanently closed by May 31. Cascades blamed the "current market environment," higher operating costs, "aging technology" and a need for a significant investment as the reasons for the closures."I would also like to sincerely thank the Cascaders affected by this announcement," it continued. "We will stand by them through this process, and we will assist in the relocation of those employees wishing to continue working for Cascades at one of our other locations.
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