Cascades

Overview

Cascades is a Canadian multinational corporation founded in 1964, specializing in the manufacturing of sustainable packaging products, tissue papers, and fine papers primarily from recycled materials. Established by the Lemaire brothers in Kingsey Falls, Quebec, the company has maintained a strong focus on environmental sustainability and recycling innovation.

With 65 operating units across North America, Cascades processes approximately two million tons of recycled paper and board each year. Its products include containerboard, corrugated cardboard, molded pulp, tissue, and fine papers. The organization also operates in the renewable energy sector and is dedicated to sustainable development, employee engagement, and environmental responsibility.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 819-363-5100
• Website: cascades.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cascades

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Sustainable packaging development
• Use of recycled fibers and materials
• Tissue and hygiene product innovation
• ESG governance & climate action
• Circular economy initiatives
• Renewable energy integration
• Sustainable supply chain management
• Eco-design and product life cycle management
• Employee diversity and inclusion
• Environmental responsibility & community engagement

Technologies Used

• ABB Robotics
• AVEVA Historian
• Amazon AWS
• Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
• Bootstrap Framework
• Google Analytics
• Hubspot
• Linkedin Marketing Solutions
• Magento
• Microsoft Azure Monitor
• Microsoft Office 365
• Nginx
• Power BI
• React
• SAP ERP & HANA
• Salesforce
• Slack
• Vertica
• WordPress.org
• YouTube

Buyer Teams to Target

Sustainability & Environmental Impact

• Director of Sustainability
• Environmental Compliance Manager
• Sustainability Analyst
• Corporate Social Responsibility Lead
• ESG Program Manager
• Energy & Renewables Coordinator

Manufacturing & Operations

• VP of Operations
• Plant Manager
• Production Supervisor
• Quality Assurance Lead
• Continuous Improvement Manager
• Maintenance Supervisor

Engineering & Technology

• Chief Technology Officer
• Automation Engineer
• Industrial Engineer
• Process Engineer
• IT Infrastructure Manager
• Data Analytics Lead

Procurement & Supply Chain

• Chief Procurement Officer
• Supply Chain Manager
• Logistics Director
• Category Buyer
• Vendor Relations Manager
• Inventory Control Supervisor

What They Buy

• Industrial automation systems & robotics
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Supply chain and logistics platforms
• Tissue and paper manufacturing equipment
• Recycling and waste management services
• Environmental consultancy & energy solutions
• Packaging materials and eco-friendly coatings

Signals to Watch

• 📆 New hiring for sustainability, engineering, or procurement roles
• 💡 Announcements of sustainability initiatives or ESG reports
• 🏭 Expansion or upgrades of manufacturing facilities
• 🔄 Launch of new recycled or eco-friendly product lines
• 🤝 Strategic partnerships in renewable energy or recycling
• 🌍 Corporate commitments toward carbon emission reduction