The machine will produce approximately 120,000 metric tons of 100 percent recycled kraft paper annually in a variety of basis weights, aimed at serving the e-commerce mailers, packaging medium, retail counter markets and other packaging applications.
Sep 25, 2024
White Birch Paper, has entered the recycled kraft paper market with the launch of a new paper machine at its Stadacona Mill in Quebec City, Quebec.
The machine is expected to produce 120,000 metric tons per year of 100 percent recycled kraft paper in a variety of basis weights aimed at serving the e-commerce mailers, packaging medium, retail counter markets and other packaging applications.
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As per the Connecticut-based paper and packaging company, its recycled kraft paper is made exclusively using post consumer recycled material via proprietary techniques that offer ‘exceptional’ burst & tear strength as well as affordability and eco-friendliness.
White Birch Paper’s FDA compliant recycled kraft paper will be available in bag & e-commerce grades ranging from 24.5 lb / 40 gsm up to 74 lb / 120 gsm, and medium & containerboard grades from 12 lb / 60 gsm up to 26 lb / 127 gsm.
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The Stadacona Mill produces newsprint, commercial paper, paperboard and now recycled kraft paper, with a combined annual production capacity of more than 250,000 metric tons. It originally was built in 1927 and purchased by White Birch in 2004.
