Kruger Inc. Invests $333M To Enter The Nonwovens Sector

Kruger to invest $333M to build nonwovens manufacturing line in Trois‑Rivières

On May 11, Kruger Inc. announced it will invest $333 million to enter the nonwovens sector, with plans to build a new manufacturing line in Trois‑Rivières focused on producing plastic‑free wipe materials. According to the company, the new Kruger Nonwovens division will install a production line adjacent to its existing Wayagamack paper mill on Île‑de‑la‑Potherie. Commissioning of the facility is scheduled for 2028. Kruger said the project will …

Kruger Inc. Invests $333M To Enter The Nonwovens Sector

TROIS-RIVIÈRES — On May 11, Kruger Inc. announced a $333 million investment marking its entry into the nonwovens sector and attempts to advance its long-term portfolio diversification strategy. This new division will focus on manufacturing sustainable materials for a broad range of wipe applications. Central to this major project is the installation of a production line, to be built on Île-de-la-Potherie in Trois-Rivières, adjacent to Kruger’s W…