Quebec-based forest products manufacturer Kruger Inc. is building a new production line in Trois-Rivières to make nonwoven materials, which are used in products
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Kruger Inc. invests $333 million to enter the nonwovens manufacturing sector with a new production facility in Quebec.
Quebec-based forest products manufacturer Kruger Inc. is building a new production line in Trois-Rivières to make nonwoven materials, which are used in products like medical masks and cleaning wipes. This $333 million investment represents the company's expansion beyond traditional paper and forest products into new manufacturing markets. The move shows how Canadian manufacturers are diversifying their operations to capture growth in essential materials sectors.
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