Domtar
Domtar, part of the Paper Excellence Group, designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide variety of communication, specialty, and packaging papers, market pulp, and airlaid nonwovens. Domtar is a major producer of market pulp and has recently entered the packaging business with a mill in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Services
Domtar designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a variety of communication, specialty, and packaging papers, market pulp, and airlaid nonwovens. The company offers high-quality office, printing, and digital papers, as well as innovative converting and specialty papers. Their offerings cover various consumer and industrial needs, including tissue, towels, diapers, personal hygiene items, and fiber-reinforced materials.
Products
Domtar provides the North American market's largest selection of uncoated papers. These include office, printing, and digital papers, and innovative converting and specialty papers. In January 2023, the company expanded into the packaging business with its Kingsport, Tennessee mill conversion, producing 600,000 tons of recycled liner and medium annually. Additionally, Domtar produces Lighthouse fluff pulp for absorbent cores in baby diapers, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products, and airlaid nonwovens. Their Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) include products like NovaThin and NovaZorb, recognized for their ultra-slim profiles and efficiency.
Sector
Operating under the Paper Excellence Group, Domtar is a key player in the pulp and paper sector. The company is one of the largest producers of market pulp globally, with an annual production capacity of approximately 3.8 million metric tons. Domtar's portfolio includes softwood, fluff, and hardwood pulp, contributing to a wide array of paper products, including tissue, towel, printing, writing, and packaging grades.
Sustainability Initiatives
Domtar is committed to sustainable practices, as evidenced by certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). Their EarthChoice Ambassadors work on promoting sustainability across customers, employees, and communities. The company's packaging products align with these standards, ensuring responsible sourcing and environmental stewardship.
Community Engagement
Domtar actively engages with communities through initiatives like Powerful Pages, which partners with organizations and schools across North America to promote reading. This program demonstrates the company's commitment to literacy and education. Domtar continually seeks opportunities to support local communities and foster a love of reading among young people.