Irving Pulp & Paper and Irving Tissue Saint John have successfully concluded a major 15-day shutdown, completing critical upgrades and maintenance without a single safety incident.
This achievement underlines the company’s strong commitment to operational excellence and a culture that prioritizes workplace safety.
With an investment of over $34 million, this planned shutdown enabled substantial improvements across virtually all operational areas of the two mills. Upgrades included essential boiler inspections and repairs, as well as the installation of a new tissue machine winder. These enhancements are aimed at bolstering the mills' efficiency and ensuring their long-term sustainability in the competitive paper and tissue market.
During the peak of the shutdown, more than 1,750 employees and contractors worked on-site, creating significant employment opportunities for skilled local workers. This surge in workforce not only provided a boost to the local economy but also underscored the project’s ambitious scale and complexity.
Dennis Mott, Mill Manager at Irving Pulp & Paper, expressed pride in the successful completion of the shutdown: “With the significant increase of employees and contractors on-site, we are extremely pleased with the outcome of this major shutdown. Accomplishing this milestone without any safety incidents highlights the commitment and dedication of all employees and contractors to maintaining a safe work environment.”
This accident-free shutdown reflects the high standards Irving Pulp & Paper and Irving Tissue Saint John set for workplace safety. Beyond advancing the mills' operational efficiency, this project demonstrates the company’s dedication to its workforce and to the well-being of the Saint John community.
Irving Pulp & Paper produces softwood and hardwood grades of kraft pulp. The mill specializes in fibre for premium tissue products in global markets, producing exceptional tissue quality NBSK pulp.
Irving Tissue produces quality parent rolls of tissue, providing the strength and softness that have made our leading consumer and private label brands the choice of customers throughout North America.
