Madawaska, Maine (News release) - Twin Rivers Paper Company ("Twin Rivers"), a leading producer of specialty paper products, proudly marks a century of papermaking, operational excellence, product innovation, and a strong commitment to the communities where it operates.
The company's papermaking legacy began in 1925 when inaugural tons of paper rolled off two machines at the Madawaska mill in northern Maine. Today, Twin Rivers' footprint encompasses seven paper machines across four operating sites - its flagship mill in Madawaska, three specialty mills in upstate New York, and an integrated pulp mill in Edmundston, New Brunswick. Known for its lightweight expertise and a highly engineered portfolio of packaging, technical, publishing and label papers, Twin Rivers produces 400,000 tons of specialty papers annually.
"Twin Rivers' 100-year milestone is a tribute to generations of employees who have been instrumental in the company's growth and success through the years," said Twin Rivers Paper Chief Executive Officer Tyler Rajeski. "Our talented and dedicated team members have driven operational excellence, innovation and meaningful customer and community relationships."
The company's Madawaska mill operates four paper machines producing a total of 340,000 tons of specialty papers essential to consumers and diverse market sectors, including oil- and grease-resistant food packaging, coated-one-side (C1S) packaging, lightweight opaque (LWO) publishing grades, pharmaceutical papers, release liners, and thermal transfer label base papers.
The Madawaska site's integrated pulp mill, located in Edmundston, was established in 1916 as the region's first sulphite pulp mill, with pulp transported by pipeline across the St. John River. In 1975, a steam pipeline was constructed across the river to provide the Madawaska paper mill with heat and energy. In 1997, the Edmundston complex advanced its sustainability efforts with the commissioning of a 45-megawatt biomass-fueled co-generation facility, which now supplies over half of the site's energy needs.
Twin Rivers acquired Burrows Paper Corp. in 2016, adding three mills in upstate New York: Mill Street, Mohawk Valley, and Lyons Falls. Burrows Paper's legacy dates back to 1919, when it began as a one-mill, two-machine papermaking company in Little Falls, NY. Today, the New York mills specialize in waxing, laminating, and extruding base papers, battery pasting papers, medical papers, filtration papers, and hydroentangling grades.
"As we celebrate this special milestone with our team, we also want to express sincere appreciation to our customers, suppliers and neighbors who partner with and rely on Twin Rivers Paper," Rajeski stated. "We remain committed to investing in our operations, people and communities, ensuring Twin Rivers is well positioned for future growth and lasting success."
