Edmundston Pulp Mill
The pulp and energy operations at Edmundston are an integral component of the East Papers pulp and paper complex delivering 100% of its bleached softwood sulphite and bleached groundwood pulp to the Madawaska paper mill for the manufacture of specialized packaging, label and publishing papers. A large 38MW biomass cogeneration plant produces electricity that is sold to New Brunswick Power.
Location: Edmundston, New Brunswick
Highlights
- Bleached groundwood capabilities drive high-bright innovation
- Pulp matches requirements of specialty market focus
- Use of biomass cogeneration as sustainable energy source
- Greatly reduced dependence on fossil fuels to minimize carbon footprint
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Overview |
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Production Capacity |
370,000 tpy |
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Number of Employees |
365 (approx.) |
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Key Offerings |
Bleached magnesium sulphite based and groundwood pulp |
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Primary Markets |
Integrated pulp source for Madawaska paper mill |
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Certifications |
ISO 14001:2004 certification |
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2009 Energy Sources |
79% biomass |
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Additional Capabilities |
Biomass cogeneration operation (38 MW) |
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