About Norampac

Created in 1997, Norampac is the largest containerboard producer in Canada and the 8th largest in North America. Norampac, which is also a major Canadian manufacturer of corrugated products, is a joint-venture company owned by Cascades Inc. and Domtar, Inc.

Today, Norampac operates 8 linerboard and corrugating medium mills and 26 box plants in Canada, the United States, Mexico and France. Those strategically located plants enable Norampac to serve to the paper, food, wine and spirits, and numerous consumer products industries.

Norampac offers graphic-design services and a full range of papers in different basis weights and colors, specialty printing and high-definition and can respond to specific customer needs with high-quality products, not matter what the demand is.

Moreover, customer service at Norampac is renowned for its efficiency and turnaround time. These assets, together with the expertise of over 4,700 employees, make Norampac a first class producer of packaging solutions.

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Montréal, Québec, August 30, 2004 - Norampac Inc. announces that it has completed the acquisition of AIM Corrugated Container Corp. assets, a corrugated products converting plant located in Lancaster, New York. This investment is in keeping with Norampac's development plan, designed to expand its presence in the northeastern United States.

The 95,000-square-foot plant employs some 128 people. Founded in 1962, this independent company specializes in the manufacture of every type of corrugated box. Because of the facility?s strategic location, the management of this new plant and that of our Buffalo converting plant will be entrusted to the former shareholders of AIM. This will make it possible to capitalize on a number of synergies.

"With this acquisition, Norampac is expanding further into the North American market by acquiring plants with an excellent reputation in the eyes of their clients. Indeed, not only does the Lancaster facility have a well-established client base, but it also boasts state-of-the-art equipment, an experienced staff and a wide range of products and services," explained Marc-André Dépin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norampac Inc.

AIM Corrugated Container Corp. is the second U.S. acquisition for Norampac this year, bringing the total number of its corrugated products converting plants in the country to six. In addition to the Buffalo division and the brand new Lancaster plant, Norampac has divisions in Leominster, Massachusetts and Thompson, Connecticut, as well as in New York City and Schenectady, New York. This latest acquisition only further increases Norampac's level of integration.

Why Should You Buy From Us?

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in New York is the most complete production facility in the region. From large to small, one color, two color, three color or full color, Norampac handles it all. Even if your product requires a special shape or must also serve as a display package, Norampac can design and manufacture the perfect product package for your company.

When You Buy From Norampac:
1. You support local companies
2. You receive free freight on orders over $250
3. You receive Norampac's commitment to your satisfaction
4. JIT Delivery is available
5. ISO 9001:2000 Certified Quality Control System

 

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