Catalyst Paper - Port Alberni Division (Port Alberni, British Columbia)

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An important fixture in the community of Port Alberni since 1947, the division began operation as a single-line kraft mill. Nine years later, a paper machine was added to produce linerboard. Two more machines followed, in 1957 and 1968. In 1983, the first telephone directory paper was produced. Port Alberni is now a leading supplier of lightweight directory paper in North America.

With an annual production capacity of 337,000 tonnes of specialty papers, the division contributes to Catalyst's industry position as one of North America's largest mechanical paper producers.

Port Alberni Division has two paper machines. PM 4 was put into operation in 1957, and produces directory paper. PM 5, which started up in 1968, is the only lightweight coated paper machine in western North America. Its on-line technology allows for the coating of paper on both sides simultaneously.

Pulp furnish for the paper mill is supplied primarily from the mill's TMP plant, from kraft pulp proudced at Crofton, and from recycled paper.



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