ABH (NYSE, TSX)
MONTREAL, May 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AbitibiBowater is honored to have received a 2008 Environmental Phenix Award from the Government of Quebec, and would like to congratulate the employees at the Kenogami paper mill for their exceptional commitment to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development.
AbitibiBowater's Kenogami facility was honored in the "Waste Management" category.
"I am extremely proud that our Kenogami mill has been recognized with an Environmental Phenix Award," said David J. Paterson, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Employee engagement has been the driving success factor at the Kenogami mill. For over ten years, the operation has continually improved its environmental performance. The facility's employees have spearheaded initiatives to reduce waste production, reuse and recycle plant bi-products and recover material to minimize waste sent to the landfill.
The achievements of the Kenogami mill in waste reduction have been extraordinary. The mill's efforts have translated into a reduction of landfill process waste by 51% and other residues by 60%. Recycling (solid waste) and reusing (wood residue) initiatives have also been impressive.
Mr. Paterson also congratulated AbitibiBowater's Beaupre, Quebec facility for being a finalist in the Environmental Phenix Award's "Product Development" category for pioneering the development of uncoated freesheet substitute products, like EcoLaser(TM), which are lighter in weight, totally chlorine-free, and use less water and energy, as well as 50% less wood fiber than conventional offset paper.
The Environmental Phenix Awards are considered the most acclaimed environmental awards in Quebec. They are presented annually to companies, industry groups and community organizations that balance their commercial operations with sustainable development.
AbitibiBowater produces a wide range of newsprint and commercial printing papers, market pulp and wood products. It is the eighth largest publicly traded pulp and paper manufacturer in the world. AbitibiBowater owns or operates 27 pulp and paper facilities and 34 wood products facilities located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and South Korea. Marketing its products in more than 90 countries, the Company is also among the world's largest recyclers of old newspapers and magazines, and has more third-party certified sustainable forest land than any other company in the world. The Company's shares trade under the stock symbol ABH on both the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange. DATASOURCE: ABITIBIBOWATER INC. - ENGLISH CONTACT: Investors: Duane Owens, Vice President and Treasurer, (514) 394-3268; Media and Others: Jean-Philippe Cote, Director, Public Affairs and Government Relations, (514) 394-2386,
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