Kamloops Mill Factsheet

At A Glance:
DOMTAR’S KAMLOOPS MILL
Domtar’s Kamloops Mill derives its name from the Secwepemc word
“Tk’emlups,” which translates to “where the rivers meet.” Positioned
where the North and South Thompson Rivers join in the Canadian
province of British Columbia, Kamloops was an ideal locale for early
settlers with the abundant wildlife, water and farmland available.
The gold rush of the 1800s brought the area its initial prosperity,
bringing trade, industry and infrastructure. Considered “Canada’s
Tournament Capital,” Kamloops offers world class sporting events
and venues, as well as spectacular outdoor recreational resources.
The Basics:
• The Domtar Kamloops Mill is located in Kamloops, British Columbia and
is one of Domtar’s 13 pulp and paper mills in North America.
• The mill has one pulp line with an annual pulp capacity of 357,000 tons.
• The Kamloops Mill produces high quality Northern Bleached Softwood
Kraft (NBSK) pulp and unbleached softwood kraft (UBK) for a wide
range of applications.
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THE FACTS
Certifications & Awards:
Kamloops Mill certifications and awards include:
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Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®)
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Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™
(PEFC™)
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ISO 9001
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ISO 14001
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2008 BC Export Award for Sustainability
Positive Environmental Impact and Community Investments:
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ECONOMIC
CONTRIBUTIONS:
• Domtar’s Kamloops Mill
has an estimated regional
economic impact of
$698.8 million.
• The Kamloops Mill
supports 324 local jobs.
• The Kamloops Mill is the
10th largest employer in
Kamloops.
In 2013, the Kamloops Mill contributed $5,900 in grassroots
giving to the local community.
About Domtar’s Paper Made Here Program:
Domtar is proud to be a pioneer in sustainable forestry, a North
American job creator, an investor in our local communities, and
a consistently reliable and transparent business partner to our
customers. Paper Made Here aims to raise awareness around the
importance of buying North American paper by spotlighting the
many positive economic, social, and environmental impacts of the
North American paper industry.
As a Fortune 500 company, Domtar employs nearly 9,000 people
throughout North America, enriching regional economies and local
communities. For every 100 jobs at Domtar mills and converting
facilities, 325 additional jobs are created outside the company –
many within the surrounding communities. Since 2012, Domtar’s
Corporate Community Investment Committee has donated over $4
million in support of charitable and philanthropic organizations.
The North American paper industry as a whole supports hundreds
of thousands of local jobs.