KINGSEY
FALLS, QC, Aug. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Cascades Inc.
(TSX: CAS) is the proud recipient of five awards recognizing the
excellence of its employees and its sustainability efforts: four of
the company's young leaders were named in Pulp & Paper Canada's
2024 Top 10 Under 40, and its innovative packaging solution,
Cascades Fresh GUARD EnVisionTM, won a Canadian Grocer's
2024 Impact Award in the Sustainability category.
The first leader featured in Pulp & Paper Canada's
2024 Top 10 Under 40 is Jessica Carbonneau, Health &
Safety Director at Cascades Tissue Group. She stands out through
her stellar ability to take on challenges and engage teams to
achieve positive change, both for the organization and for the
well-being of employees. She spares no effort in cultivating a
strong health and safety culture, while promoting continuous
improvement and operational excellence. Her career at Cascades has
flourished since joining the company in 2010.
The second Cascader recognized by Pulp and
Paper Canada is Sylvain Fillion,
Senior Financial Director – FP&A and Commercial at Cascades
Containerboard Packaging. His multidisciplinary skills, extensive
industry knowledge and inspirational leadership skills are just a
few of the qualities that set him apart. He has been with Cascades
since 2013 in positions of increasing responsibility, setting an
example through his sound decision-making, his ability to develop
effective strategies and his undeniable prowess in leveraging
finance for commercial success.
The third winner is Jason Perreault-Gélinas, Plant
Manager – Cascades Papier Kingsey Falls
at Cascades Specialty Products Group. He first joined the plant as
a student in 2014 and has since continued to build on his
experience while working his way up to management. Always attentive
and accessible to his team, he was the recipient of his group's
2023 Source Award for the "Stronger Together" value, a
testament to his talent for bringing people together to achieve
team success. Under his participative leadership, the plant has
developed a strong culture of continuous improvement and has broken
all-time productivity records.
The fourth Cascader is Kugenthini (Kugi)
Tharmakulasekaram, Plant Manager, in succession, for the Cascades
Containerboard Packaging plant in Vaughan, Ontario. Since joining Cascades in
2021, she has distinguished herself through her natural leadership
and determination. Her keen interest in continuous improvement led
to a management role in this area, and just over two years later,
a position as Plant Manager, Succession Program.
She has introduced several initiatives and processes within the
plant that are now recognized as best practices and even shared
with sister plants within the organization. Kugi promotes employee
empowerment and peer trust in her interventions. She approaches
issues with openness, which makes her a model in terms of team
spirit
Lastly, Cascades won a 2024 Canadian Grocers Impact Award
for its latest innovation: Cascades Fresh GUARD
EnVisionTM. This comprehensive packaging solution for
eggs launched in June
2024 was recognized in the Sustainability
category. Made from 100% recycled fibre, the product offers robust
protection while opening impactful visual possibilities.
"Seeing our employees and innovations so
widely recognized fills us with pride and encourages us to continue
striving for excellence, both for our customers and the planet.
Congratulations to our three rising stars who are making their mark
in the industry, and to everyone involved in the success of the
innovative Cascades Fresh GUARD EnVisionTM solution,"
said Hugues Simon, President and CEO
of Cascades.
Pulp & Paper Canada's 2024 Top 10 Under
40 program annually celebrates the next generation of leaders in
Canada's pulp and paper sector by
recognizing the leadership and achievements of workers under 40
years old.
The Canadian Grocer Impact Awards annually
recognize initiatives introduced by retailers, suppliers and
partners that are making a meaningful difference in a range of
areas, from helping the planet to supporting employees and
communities. The awards are presented by Canadian Grocer, a media
outlet that has specialized in the retail and grocery industry for
130 years.
Founded in 1964, Cascades offers
sustainable, innovative, and value-added packaging, hygiene, and
recovery solutions. The Company has 10,000 talented employees
across a network of close to 70 facilities in North America. Driven by its participative
management, half a century of experience in recycling, and
continuous research and development efforts, Cascades continues to
provide innovative products that customers have come to rely on,
while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the
entire planet. Cascades' shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange
under the ticker symbol CAS.
SOURCE Cascades Canada ULC.