Atlantic Packaging (CONT’D FROM PAGE 8)
Q: How has sustainability shaped operations at New Forest? Glenn: Recycling is not simple. What comes in is not clean and has been getting worse over the years. We find metal, plastic, glass, and even materials that were never meant to be in fibre streams from the Blue Box Program. But we have built the systems to handle that and produce the high-quality paper that today’s customers demand. The mill operates 100 percent recycled fiber, continu- ously processing post-consumer and industrial materials into paper used in sustainable packaging. Continued in- novation from our team has dramatically improved final paper quality while the raw material stream continues to degrade. This approach keeps large volumes of material out of landfill and reintroduces it into the circular economy. One part of this system is New Forest’s anaerobic di- gester, which processes wastewater byproducts and con-
Q: What defines the mill’s performance today? Glenn: Over the last four to five years, the team has improved quality, productivity, and safety, all at the same time. They have pushed this into what I would call a world- class operation, hitting about 85 percent OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), which very few mills achieve. He also highlighted significant gains in safety perfor- mance: On safety, their OSHA incident rate has come down dramatically to about 1.6, which is tremendous for a paper mill of this size and complexity. For Production Manager Kugenthini Tharmakulase- karam, the driver remains culture: “The dedication and pride here make all the difference.” Sustainability has been central to New Forest from the beginning.
verts organic material into methane. That energy is captured and reused within mill operations, helping offset natural gas con- sumption. Q: What role does that system play in sustainability goals? Glenn: Our anaerobic digester turns waste into fuel. That is something we are proud of, because it means our waste be- comes part of our energy system. Water use is also closely managed. Wa- ter is drawn from the lake, used in the pa- permaking process, treated, and returned through municipal systems before re-enter- ing the natural environment. The only loss is steam generated during production. These systems reflect a broader strate- gy focused on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and extending the life of recycled fibres through ongoing investment in tech- nology and process optimization. Q: What’s the key takeaway after 20 years? Glenn: You give good people the right tools and processes, and they succeed.” That principle continues to guide New Forest, where sustainability, performance, and people remain closely connected. As Atlantic Packaging Products looks ahead, New Forest represents what is pos- sible when long-term thinking, responsible manufacturing, and strong teams come to- gether. Its progress over the past 20 years re- flects not only where we have been, but how we continue to evolve by investing in our people, advancing sustainable practic- es, and strengthening our ability to support customers. Visit: atlantic.ca .
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