TORONTO, CNW — Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. a has announced the construction of a new 100% recycled paper machine in Whitby, Ontario.

The new paper machine will be Atlantic’s second recycled paper machine in Whitby and is being built adjacent to their current machine which has been operational since the 1990s.

The new machine will be one of the most technologically advanced machines in North America producing 400,000 tons per annum of high-performance lightweight medium and liner. Production is scheduled for the first quarter of 2022.