Edmundston Pulp Mill

The pulp and energy operations at Edmundston are an integral component of the East Papers pulp and paper complex delivering 100% of its bleached softwood sulphite and bleached groundwood pulp to the Madawaska paper mill for the manufacture of specialized packaging and publishing papers. A large 38MW biomass cogeneration plant produces electricity that is sold to New Brunswick Power.

Location: Edmundston, New Brunswick

Highlights

Bleached groundwood capabilities drive high-bright innovation
Pulp matches requirements of specialty market focus
Use of biomass cogeneration as sustainable energy source
Elimination of dependence on fossil fuel and significant reduction of carbon footprint

Overview
Production Capacity	370,000 tpy
Number of Employees	450 (approx.)
Key Offerings	Bleached magnesium sulphite based and groundwood pulp
Primary Markets	Integrated pulp source for Madawaska paper mill
Certifications	ISO 9001:2000 ISO 14001 SFI^® wood procurement FSC chain of custody
2008 Energy Sources (combined with Madawaska)	83% biomass 5% fossil fuel 9% purchased electricity 3% carbon neutral hydro-electricity
Additional Capabilities	Biomass cogeneration operation (38MW)