Marcal Paper Acquires Tissue Mill in St. Catharines, Ont.

Marcal Paper has acquired the St. Catharines Tissue Mill, founded in 1912 and previously owned by BiOrigin Specialty Products. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

One of North America’s most storied papermaking facilities, the mill currently produces a portfolio of specialty paper grades and premium through-air-dried (TAD) parent rolls for paper towel and bathroom tissue products.

“Adding the mill to our platform strengthens our ability to deliver premium tissue products while bringing in a deeply experienced workforce and a specialty paper business with a long heritage of innovation,” says Marcal’s CEO, Rob Baron. “We’re pleased to count its dedicated team members, including members of Independent Paper Workers (IPW) Union, Unit 124, into the Marcal family. We’re committed to investing in the mill’s continued success.”

Founded 90 years ago, Marcal operates nine facilities in the U.S.

Source: Pulp & Paper Canada