Kruger Products expects to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 13% at its Sherbrooke, Quebec, tissue mill following the commissioning of a new heat recovery system on its TAD (Through-Air-Dried) tissue machine.
The project is expected to lower the facility’s annual CO₂ emissions by approximately 7,825 tonnes. Recovered thermal energy is now being reintegrated into the manufacturing process, a measure that will also reduce natural gas consumption by nearly four million cubic metres per year.
The investment targets one of the most energy-intensive stages of tissue production. By capturing and reusing heat generated during the manufacturing process, the system is designed to reduce fuel demand while improving the mill’s overall energy efficiency.
The project received financial support from Énergir through its Efficient Measures Implementation Program, which helps industrial customers deploy energy-saving technologies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Sherbrooke initiative forms part of broader efforts within the tissue sector to improve energy performance and lower the environmental footprint of production processes, particularly for TAD technology, which is recognized for producing premium-quality tissue products but requires significant energy inputs.
Kruger Products is Canada's leading manufacturer of tissue products for consumer and away-from-home markets. The company operates 10 FSC-certified manufacturing facilities across North America and employs about 3,000 people. Its portfolio includes well-known brands such as Cashmere, Purex, Scotties and SpongeTowels.
