Three paper mills and one pulp mill are located in the British Columbia communities of Crofton, Port Alberni and Powell River. Snowflake, Arizona is home to our 100% recycled newsprint mill, and our Corporate Headquarters is in Richmond, BC (Greater Vancouver).
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CroftonCrofton is located in a vibrant area on the southeast coast of Vancouver Island in the Cowichan Valley, near Duncan. With 490 employees, our Crofton Division plays an important role in the cultural, social and economic health of this community. |
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Port AlberniPort Alberni is located at the head of picturesque Alberni Inlet on the west coast of Vancouver Island. With 280 employees, Port Alberni Division plays an important role in the cultural, social and economic health of this community. |
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Powell RiverPowell River Division, located on the mainland coast of British Columbia, is a leading producer of high-quality newsprint and uncoated mechanical specialty papers. With 380 employees, Powell River Division plays an important role in the cultural, social and economic health of this community. |
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Greater VancouverGreater Vancouver is home to our corporate headquarters and serves as our chief transportation and distribution hub. |
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SnowflakeSnowflake is the newest addition to Catalyst’s network of manufacturing facilities, having been acquired in April 2008. Located in Arizona, near the beautiful White Mountains, this energy self-sufficient operation produces 100% recycled newsprint and specialties paper and represents close to 30% of Catalyst’s total newsprint capacity. |














