# Kruger converts Trois-Rivières paper mill to produce recycled linerboard

Kruger has completed the conversion of machine 10 at its Trois-Rivières mill, which previously made newsprint, to produce lightweight recycled cardboard. The project cost CAD 250 million and was done with Investissement Québec.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2017-05-30
- Where: Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
- Value: $190.0M (250.0M CAD)
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 360,000 metric tonnes per year
- Products: recycled linerboard, lightweight cardboard

## Companies

- [Kruger Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/245.md)
- [Investissement Québec](https://endata.com/companies/1515.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [tvanouvelles.ca](https://www.tvanouvelles.ca/2017/05/30/kruger-trois-rivieres-produit-son-premier-rouleau-de-carton-1), 2017-05-30: "La conversion de l'usine Kruger de Trois-Rivières est terminée."
- [newswire.ca](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/kruger-completes-commissioning-of-pm10-and-successfully-launches-production-of-xtr-linerboard-625489504.html), 2017-05-31: "The Company invested $250 million in this project to ensure optimal results."
- [newswire.ca](https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/kruger-completes-commissioning-of-pm10-and-successfully-launches-production-of-xtr-linerboard-625489504.html), 2017-05-31: "The Company invested $250 million in this project to ensure optimal results."

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