Irving Tissue
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Irving Tissue is a tissue products producing company, owned by J.D. Irving Limited. It has manufacturing locations in both Canada
and the United States
.
Irving Tissue was started in 1988 in Saint John, New Brunswick
after acquiring a tissue plant from Kimberly-Clark
in the city's west side. In 1990, a tissue converting plant was opened in Dieppe, New Brunswick
. In 1996, Irving acquired the tissue converting plant in Fort Edward, New York. In 2001, Irving acquired the tissue mill and converting plant in Toronto, Ontario.
In Canada, Irving Tissue manufacturers products under the Majesta and Royale brands.
In the United States, Irving Tissue manufacturers products under the Scotties
and SoftWeve brands.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
Irving Tissue was started in 1988 in Saint John, New Brunswick
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
after acquiring a tissue plant from Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark Corporation is an American corporation that produces mostly paper-based consumer products. Kimberly-Clark brand name products include "Kleenex" facial tissue, "Kotex" feminine hygiene products, "Cottonelle", Scott and Andrex toilet paper, Wypall utility wipes, "KimWipes"...
in the city's west side. In 1990, a tissue converting plant was opened in Dieppe, New Brunswick
Dieppe, New Brunswick
Dieppe is a Canadian city in Westmorland County, New Brunswick.-Geography:Dieppe is located on the Petitcodiac River east of the adjacent city of Moncton...
. In 1996, Irving acquired the tissue converting plant in Fort Edward, New York. In 2001, Irving acquired the tissue mill and converting plant in Toronto, Ontario.
In Canada, Irving Tissue manufacturers products under the Majesta and Royale brands.
In the United States, Irving Tissue manufacturers products under the Scotties
Scotties
Scotties is a facial tissue brand originally owned by the Scott Paper Company, created in 1955. It is noted for its emphasis on softness.Kimberly-Clark, owner of the rival Kleenex brand, acquired Scott Paper in 1997. For competitive reasons, Kimberly-Clark was required to resell the Scotties...
and SoftWeve brands.