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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Cascades Expands Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Operations

12/25/2025
Cascades, a manufacturer of sustainable packaging and tissue products, plans to expand its operations in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The $6 million project is expected to create 36 jobs over the next two years.

The investment will include the installation of a new converting line at the company’s existing facility, enabling it to introduce premium product lines, increase converting capacity, and improve integration rates.

“This investment, which we announced in 2023, is part of the repositioning of our tissue paper production platform. With fewer sites and a strong commercial strategy, we are now better positioned to face changing market conditions and support our customers in their growth,” said Cascades President and CEO Hugues Simon. “I want to thank WEDC for their financial support. The addition of this converting line to the Eau Claire facility allows Cascades to strengthen its presence in Wisconsin while increasing our converting capacity, integration rate, and coverage to better serve our customers.”

To support the project Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is providing up to $200,000 in performance-based state income tax credits. The amount of credits the company will receive depends on the number of jobs created and the capital invested.

“Wisconsin’s paper industry leads the nation because of our companies’ commitment to innovation,” noted Sam Rikkers, deputy secretary and chief operating officer of WEDC, the state’s lead economic development agency. “Cascades’ expansion in Eau Claire exemplifies that tradition of looking forward and embracing sustainability. It’s only natural that when the time came for them to expand, they chose to grow in Wisconsin.”

Cascades produces corrugated cardboard, containerboard, specialty packaging (like for food), and tissue products (toilet paper, paper towels, napkins). The company’s brands include Cascades PRO (commercial hygiene), Cascades Fresh, and Cascades Fluff & Tuff.

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