GreenFirst Applauds Restart of Kap Paper Operations, Boosting Northern Ontario Forestry Stability

GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. welcomes the restart of operations at Kap Paper Inc., a move supported by federal and provincial governments aimed at reinforcing Northern Ontario’s forestry sector and communities. The resumption addresses a critical challenge in managing sawmill residues in Northeastern Ontario, providing supply stability essential to the lumber industry and GreenFirst’s business continuity. CEO Joël Fournier highlighted the governments’ commitment as pivotal in stabilizing local communities and advancing sustainable growth. Beyond the immediate restart, GreenFirst revealed plans to collaborate on long-term strategies to transform Kap Paper into a more competitive and environmentally sustainable paper mill. GreenFirst Forest Products operates four sawmills across vast FSC® certified Ontario forests, emphasizing responsible forest management and sustainable lumber products, bolstering its position within the evolving forestry marketplace.