Atlantic Packaging Celebrates 20-Year Anniversary Of New Forest Mill
Atlantic Packaging Products, the Ontario division of the Atlantic Packag- ing group of companies, shares one of its most enduring sustainability stories: the New Forest Mill. Two decades ago, the company transformed a former pickle factory site into a 100% recycled paper mill. Today, it stands as a high-performing operation built on people, process, and a long-term commitment to sustainable manufacturing. Glenn Taylor, Senior Vice President of Mill Manufacturing Operations, offers a closer look at how New Forest was built and how it continues to evolve.
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Q: How did New Forest come to be? Glenn Taylor (Glenn): It was built during a down market, very much in keeping with how Irving thinks. He tends to buy when others are selling. He thinks long-term. Someone called Irving and said, ‘You’re building a paper machine.’ His answer was, ‘I’d be crazy to build in this market.’ And there it was. That long-term mindset continues to define the mill’s direction. “We started out with a paper machine,” said Irving Granovsky, Chair- man. “Now it is a phenomenal paper machine, like the others at Atlantic.” New Forest’s foundation has always been its people, from early lead- ership to today’s operators who continue to improve performance year after year. Werner Thoma, the mill’s first manager, now retired, reflects: “Togeth- er with Irving and a strong team, it became what it became.” Retired Vice Chairman John Cherry adds: “This mill has stayed vibrant through 20 years. Today it runs better than ever.” That continuity was clear during the anniversary celebration. Q: What stood out to you at the 20-year celebration? Glenn: Seeing retirees come back, sharing stories of how their ca- reers here supported their families. That connection means everything. Paul Kalbun, New Forest Mill Manager, reflected: “What stands out most about the first 20 years isn’t just growth or milestones, it’s consis- tency. The willingness to adapt, to solve problems, to learn, and to keep moving forward together. That’s what defines the New Forest team.” Over the past several years, the New Forest team has strengthened performance across quality, productivity, and safety, even as recycled fiber quality has become more challenging and customer expectations have increased. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Atlantic Packaging employees of past and present gathered for the New For- est 20th Anniversary Celebration.
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