Cascades Appoints Brisson VP Corporate Strategy
Kingsey Falls, Quebec based Cascades Inc. has an- nounced the appointment of Martin Brisson as Vice-Presi- dent, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations. With more than 20 years of experience in business
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transformation, mergers and acqui- sitions, corporate strategy, venture capital and procurement, Mr. Bris- son joins the organization with a track record marked by value cre- ation and the successful execution of large-scale mandates. Recognized for his engaging
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leadership and strategic vision, he has distinguished him- self through his ability to establish clear direction and align teams around common objectives. “We are very pleased to welcome Martin to our lead- ership team. His recognized expertise in strategy and transformation, combined with his strong experience in value creation, will be a significant asset in supporting our growth ambitions, positioning the Company for the future, and maintaining strong and transparent relationships with our investors,” said Hugues Simon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades. In his new role, Brisson will work closely with the lead- ership teams to identify and capitalize on growth oppor- tunities, support the achievement of long-term objectives and maintain a proactive and enduring dialogue with the financial community. AF&PA Releases Q3 2026 Containerboard Report The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has re- leased the Q3 2026 Containerboard Quarterly report. Total containerboard industry operating rate remained above 94.5 percent for the second consecutive quarter, bringing the year-to-date operating rate 2.5 points high- er than last year. Total containerboard production in Q3 increased 2.7 percent compared to Q2, while new supply (production – exports + imports) increased 5.8 percent over the same period. • New supply in Q3 2026 was higher than any of the pre- vious six quarters. Exports declined 11 percent from Q2 while imports increased 25 percent. • Of the four major grades, the recycled medium operat- ing rate compared to Q2 was up to 95.1 percent, which exceeded its prior year-to-date level by more than four points. The operating rates for the linerboard grades and semichemical medium all declined slightly com- pared to Q2 but remained in the mid-90s. • Mill inventories ended the quarter below 370,000 short tons for the first time since October 2024.
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