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Cision Canada
30-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Cascades invests over $5.3 million in its Granby, Quebec plant Français
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, July 30, 2025 /CNW/ - Cascades, a leader in environmentally responsible packaging and hygiene product manufacturing, announces recent investments of over $5.3 million at its Granby, Quebec tissue plant to increase the capacity of two strategic production lines and enhance product quality. A new packer and higher-performance case packer have been added to the machine that produces bathroom tissue for the Cascades PRO Away-from-Home product line. These additions will increase production by 20% by the end of 2025. Moreover, additional improvement investments have been made in another machine producing retail bathroom tissue. The integration of this state-of-the-art equipment will improve productivity, enhance the quality of the bathroom tissue produced and supports the Company's commitment to its partners. These changes will also increase production by 20% by the end of 2025. This announcement reflects Cascades' commitment to driving strategic growth by improving profitability through efficient cash flow management and enhanced asset performance. "These enhancement at our Granby tissue plant will expand our ability to meet the needs of our current and future customers. This investment is part of an ongoing effort to optimize our operations and consolidate our growth path," said Hugues Simon, President and CEO of Cascades. Acquired in 2011, the Granby tissue plant currently serves the residential, commercial and business markets for hygiene solutions and tissue paper. Cascades is the industry leader in Canada and the sixth-largest tissue paper manufacturer in North America. Thanks to its investments in innovation, it has been developing a unique, value-added product line that meets third-party environmental standards. For the past six years, Cascades has ranked among the world's 100 most sustainable corporations, according to the prestigious Global 100 index produced by Corporate Knights. The Granby plant currently has over 200 employees and is one of the region's top employers. It also provides a competitive salary and a benefits program tailored to its employees' lifestyle. Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions. The company employs approximately 9,600 women and men across a network of 66 operating facilities, including 17 Recovery and Recycling facilities which are part of Corporate Activities and joint ventures managed by the Corporation, in North America. Driven by its participative management, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous research and development efforts, Cascades continues to provide innovative products that customers have come to rely on, while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the entire planet. Cascades' shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS. SOURCE Cascades Inc.
Cision Canada
17-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Cascades invests more than $3.5 million in its Kingsey Falls tissue plant Français
KINGSEY FALLS, QC, July 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Cascades, the leader in environmentally responsible packaging and hygiene product manufacturing, is proud to announce it has recently invested $3,560,000 to upgrade a strategic converting line at its Kingsey Falls tissue plant. The investment involved replacing a packager and bagger with higher-performance equipment, which will result in two major benefits, namely optimizing the bathroom tissue packaging process and increasing productivity. The project is expected to increase the converting line's production rate at the packaging level by 8% compared to current performance levels, as well as improve overall line throughput, specifically through improved availability and a faster average speed. This project is an important step in strengthening our retail position, fuelling Cascades' growth and ensuring its long-term competitiveness. "The project implemented at our Kingsey Falls tissue plant will enable us to increase our capacity and be valued partner for our current and future customers. This investment exceeding $3.5 million—part of our continuous improvement efforts—demonstrates our commitment to driving our growth," said Hugues Simon, President and CEO of Cascades. Cascades is the industry leader in Canada and the sixth-largest tissue paper manufacturer in North America. Thanks to its investments in innovation, it has been developing a unique, value-added product line that meets third-party environmental standards. For the past six years, Cascades has ranked among the world's 100 most sustainable corporations, according to the prestigious Global 100 index produced by Corporate Knights. Opened in 1977, the Kingsey Falls tissue plant currently serves the residential hygiene solutions market. It currently boasts over 200 employees and is one of the region's top employers. It also provides a competitive salary and a benefits program tailored to its employees' lifestyle. Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions. The company employs approximately 9,600 women and men across a network of 66 operating facilities, including 17 Recovery and Recycling facilities which are part of Corporate Activities and joint ventures managed by the Corporation, in North America. Driven by its participative management, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous research and development efforts, Cascades continues to provide innovative products that customers have come to rely on, while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the entire planet. Cascades' shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS. SOURCE Cascades Inc.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TransPerfect Legal Recognized as Band 1 by Chambers and Partners 2025 Rankings Guide Across Multiple Jurisdictions
High-Profile International Disputes, Client Testimonials, and AI Adoption Drive Independently Assessed Top-Tier Rankings NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransPerfect Legal, the global leader in legal technology and advisory services, today announced its recognition in the Chambers Litigation Support 2025 guide. Band 1 – United Kingdom (eDiscovery Provider) Band 1 – Asia-Pacific (eDiscovery Provider) Band 1 – Canada (eDiscovery Provider) Band 2 – Latin America (eDiscovery Provider) Band 3 – United States (eDiscovery Provider) This year's results include both repeat top-tier recognitions and new rankings in key global markets, underscoring the strength of TransPerfect Legal's international offerings. The Chambers and Partners rankings guide represents the industry's most rigorous evaluation conducted by dedicated research analysts operating across 200 jurisdictions worldwide. The comprehensive assessment process includes extensive client interviews, peer evaluations, and independent market analysis, with rankings determined through year-round research that evaluates technical expertise, client service excellence, commercial awareness, and demonstrated results across the global litigation support sector. According to client feedback captured in the Chambers research, 'TransPerfect has the resources and expertise to best customize and meet deliverables. It provides a one-stop solution for litigation support with experts across each piece of the disclosure journey.' TransPerfect President and Co-CEO Phil Shawe remarked, 'We are honored to receive these recognitions from Chambers, particularly because they reflect our clients' trust in our global capabilities. Securing Band 1 status across three distinct markets is a testament to the TransPerfect Legal team's ability to serve the complex, multi-jurisdictional needs of our clients.' About TransPerfect Legal TransPerfect Legal is the global leader in legal technology, AI, and advisory services for Am Law 200 and Global 100 law firms as well as corporate legal departments. With offices in more than 140 cities worldwide, solutions include forensic technology and consulting, eDiscovery and early data assessment, managed review and legal staffing, language services, deposition and trial support, and paper discovery, all offered alongside the Reef Technology ecosystem, TransPerfect Legal's suite of proprietary applications that address the needs of legal and regulatory practitioners around the world. For more information, please visit About TransPerfect TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language services and AI solutions for global business. From offices in over 140 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify the management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at Contact: Ryan Simper +1 212.689.5555mediainquiry@ in to access your portfolio
Channel Post MEA
11-06-2025
- Business
- Channel Post MEA
Schneider Electric Named Most Sustainable Corporation In Europe
Schneider Electric has been ranked the Most Sustainable Corporation in Europe by Corporate Knights, a Canadian media and research company focused on corporate sustainability performance. This recognition places Schneider Electric at the top of the inaugural Europe 50 ranking, which evaluated over 600 publicly listed European companies across a comprehensive set of sustainability criteria. It follows the company's earlier distinction in January 2025 as the World's Most Sustainable Corporation, also awarded by Corporate Knights as part of their renowned Global 100. Together, these accolades reaffirm Schneider Electric's unwavering commitment to sustainability and its leadership in driving meaningful change across industries and geographies. 'At Schneider Electric, sustainability is not just a priority among others —it is embedded in our purpose and mission,' said Esther Finidori, recently appointed Chief Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric. 'Being named the Most Sustainable Corporation in Europe is a powerful recognition of our efforts to drive positive impact through innovation, transparency, and collaboration. We are proud to lead by example and remain committed to accelerating our contribution to a more sustainable and inclusive world.' The Europe 50 ranking builds on the same rigorous methodology used for the Global 100, evaluating companies on a wide range of ESG performance indicators such as carbon productivity, clean revenue, board diversity, and sustainability-linked investments. Its scope encompasses constituents of the STOXX Europe 600 Index as well as the top 100 publicly traded companies headquartered in Europe by market capitalization. This dual recognition—both globally and regionally—highlights the positive impact Schneider Electric is making. Through its innovative technologies and solutions, the company supports customers and partners in reducing their environmental footprint, improving energy efficiency, and advancing their sustainability goals.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TransPerfect Legal Announces Launch of Brainspace Integration for Reef Review
NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransPerfect Legal, the global leader in legal technology, AI, and advisory services, today announced an integration between its Reef Review document review platform and Brainspace, Reveal's interactive data analytics and AI technology. This combined solution empowers organizations to streamline their document review process and make smarter, data-driven decisions faster. The integration of Brainspace with Reef Review enables lawyers to harness the power of continuous active learning, technology assisted review, email threading, and near-duplicate analysis to review vast datasets within Reef Review's intuitive user interface. Reveal CEO & Founder Wendell Jisa remarked, 'Our collaboration with TransPerfect Legal and Reef Review combines the industry's leading data analytics technology, Brainspace, with Reef Review's intuitive and user-friendly document review platform.' Key benefits of this integration include: Continuous Active Learning: Leverage active learning techniques along with human review to continuously train and prioritize document review. Technology Assisted Review: Use predictive scores to materially accelerate document review under 'TAR 1.0' or 'TAR 2.0' models. Email Threading: Automatically identify and organize email threads while suppressing 'lesser-included' emails to streamline the document review process. Near-Duplicate Identification: Seamlessly isolate near-duplicate documents for expedited review and analysis. TransPerfect President and Co-CEO Phil Shawe commented, 'Integrating TransPerfect Legal's Reef Review platform with Brainspace enables organizations to supercharge their document review workflow in the industry's fastest and most intuitive review platform.' About BrainspaceBrainspace is Reveal's leading AI-powered analytics platform specializing in data visualization, machine learning, and advanced data intelligence solutions. Trusted by enterprises worldwide, Brainspace empowers organizations with the tools they need to unlock the full potential of their data. For more information, please visit About TransPerfect LegalTransPerfect Legal is a global leader in legal technology, AI, and advisory services for Am Law 200 and Global 100 law firms as well as corporate legal departments. With offices in more than 140 cities worldwide, solutions include forensic technology and consulting, eDiscovery and early data assessment, managed review and legal staffing, language services, deposition and trial support, and paper discovery, all offered alongside the Reef Technology ecosystem, TransPerfect Legal's suite of proprietary applications that address the needs of legal and regulatory practitioners around the world. For more information, please visit About TransPerfectTransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language services and AI solutions for global business. From offices in over 140 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify the management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at Contact: Ryan Simper +1 212.689.5555mediainquiry@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
