US EditionCascades to Close Niagara Falls Paper Packaging Facility
NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK, JUL 8 – Cascades’ decision to close its Niagara Falls plant eliminates over 100 jobs amid economic and operational challenges facing the company.
- Cascades Inc. announced on July 8, 2025, it will permanently close its corrugated paper packaging facility at 4001 Packard Road, Niagara Falls, NY, by September 3, 2025, affecting 123 employees.
- The closure stems from Cascades' broader strategy to simplify, optimize, and focus its packaging production platform to support future strategic and sustainable growth.
- The Niagara Falls plant operated for 38 years, produced 200,000 short tons annually, and saw a machine previously closed in 2023; Cascades plans to ensure a smooth customer transition and provide job search support to affected workers.
- Jean-David Tardif, Executive Vice-President, Packaging, stated, “This is not an easy choice, but it is a necessary one,” emphasizing Cascades is well positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities by focusing on profitability and service.
- The shutdown will cost approximately $5 million, and Cascades will work closely with impacted employees through severance negotiations while the union expressed deep disappointment over the loss of jobs.
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Cascades announces the permanent closure of its Niagara Falls corrugated medium manufacturing operations Français
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, /CNW/ - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) announces that its corrugated medium manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, NY will be permanently closed as part of the optimization of the Company's packaging production platform. Production will end no later than . This announcement aligns with the Company's commitment to support strategic growth by focusing on profitability and customer
Cascades to close Niagara Falls paper packaging facility
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Cascades, a Canadian company, announced Tuesday that it will be closing its Niagara Falls paper packaging facility by early September. The closure affects 123 employees and is estimated to cost around $5 million. The plant, located at 4001 Packard Road, will end its production no later than Sept. 3, 2025, after 38 years of service, the company said. Cascades said in a news release that the decision is in line with its goa…
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Cascades announces the permanent closure of its Niagara Falls corrugated medium manufacturing operations
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) announces that its corrugated medium manufacturing facility in Niagara Falls, NY will be permanently closed as part of the optimization of the Company's packaging production platform. Production will…
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