Supremex blames tariffs as it plans to cut 6% of workforce

The North American paper packaging and envelopes supplier detailed a multipronged approach consolidating certain envelope and carton production, as well as accelerating back-office technology deployment.

Supremex blames tariffs as it plans to cut 6% of workforce
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The North American paper packaging and envelopes supplier detailed a multipronged approach consolidating certain envelope and carton production, as well as accelerating back-office technology deployment.

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Financial information is in Canadian dollars.

While numerous companies and trade organizations have expressed concerns over the impacts of U.S.-Canada tariffs on North American fiber supply chains, few have necessarily disclosed quantifiable impact. Supremex shared an actual dollar-figure this week.

Wood products, pulp and paper were caught up on both sides of American and Canadian tariffs announced in August and September. Supremex works across the neighboring countries, operating nine manufacturing facilities across four Canadian provinces as well as four manufacturing facilities across three U.S. states. Supremex leadership “believes the current tariff environment will prove temporary” but is operating under the assumption they will remain.

This news brief is based on reporting published by Packaging Dive on 2026-10-07. The original report is linked below.

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