Abitbi Bowater Maritimes

Overview Abitibi - Bowater is a leader in the sector of the fabrication of coated paper, special-use papers and newsprint. The business has twelve pulp and paper plants in the United States, Canada and South Korea and employs around 7,000 people. The Dalhousie plant employs over 500 persons and is a major employer in the northern part of the province. The Challenge To meet its needs, Bowater Maritime was looking for long-term storage space near its plant. An important partnership between it and the port authorities was concluded. Results • Bowater exports nearly 250,000 metric tonnes of paper annually • the proximity of a deep-water facility capable of serving major carriers • substantial savings on transportation costs • agreement for long-term high-quality storage, meeting its needs and very competitive.