Cascades Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →Cascades Inc. produces, converts, and markets packaging and tissue products in Canada and the United States, operating through three segments: Containerboard, Specialty Products, and Tissue Papers. The company is Canada's leading producer of tissue papers and the 8th largest producer in North America. Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions, employing approximately 9,500 talents across a network of 65 operating facilities in North America.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Cascades is focusing on products that contain a high percentage of recycled fibres. The company provides packaging solutions for food, protection, retail, and e-commerce. The company is positioned as a leader in sustainable fiber-based packaging with a diversified portfolio spanning corrugated packaging, specialty products, and tissue papers, while maintaining strategic portfolio optimization efforts to enhance operational efficiency.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Cascades competes in the North American packaging and tissue market against established players including Transcontinental Inc., Supremex Inc., CCL Industries Inc., Winpak Ltd., and international competitors. The company differentiates through its focus on recycled fiber content, sustainable solutions, and North American manufacturing scale. CAS underperformed the Canadian Packaging industry which returned 25.3% over the past year.
Industry Context
Cascades Inc. operates in Containerboard and corrugated packaging.
Key facts
Founded: 1964 · Headquarters: Kingsey Falls, Canada · Employees: 9,500 · Revenue: $1,238M (Q3 2025)