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HILL & MARKES RECEIVES ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRIBUTOR ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM CASCADES TISSUE GROUP

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 4, 2012

In 2011, Hill & Markes saved an equivalent of more than 1,266 cars’ annual emissions

WATERFORD, N.Y. (DATE, 2012) –Cascades Tissue Group today announces that New York based Hill & Markes received an achievement award in honor of its strong partnership and dedication to furthering Cascades’ environmental preferable products.  Based on 2011 sales of Cascades 100 percent recycled, away-from-home tissue offerings, the distributor conserved 24,331 trees (the equivalent of 61 American football fields) and 1,266 cars’ emissions versus comparable virgin fiber products.

“The support from Hill & Markes is indispensable,” said Suzanne Blanchet, Cascades Tissue Group CEO. “By honoring them with an award, we want to recognize their contribution in lowering our environmental footprint, and in informing end users on the importance of sustainable development.”

Offering a wide range of janitorial, industrial packaging, food service, farm, office, and ice cream products to various market segments throughout the country, Hill & Markes started distributing Cascades Tissue Group away-from-home products to commercial purchasers in 2004.  In addition to receiving a certificate for its work, the company will also be recognized on Cascades Tissue Group’s blog, www.sustain.cascades.com/blog.

Cascades Tissue Group, a division of Cascades ULC., is the fourth largest manufacturer of tissue paper in North America.  Founded in 1964, Cascades produces, converts and markets packaging and tissue products that are composed mainly of recycled fiber. The Company employs more than 12,000 employees, who work in more than 100 units located in North America and Europe. With its management philosophy, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous efforts in research and development as driving forces, Cascades continues to serve its clients with innovative products. Cascades’ shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange, under the ticker symbol CAS.

For more information:
Isabelle Faivre
Marketing Director
Away-from-Home products
Cascades Tissue Group
Isabelle_faivre@cascades.com