Irving Tissue Plant In Fort Edward Plans To Build A 66,200-Square-Foot Warehouse

BY SUSAN ELISE CAMPBELL

Irving

Tissue

Fort

Edward

will soon begin construction on a 66,200-square-foot warehouse on existing property connected to the Fort Edward facilities, according to plant manager Eric Dawson.

“We’re excited to announce an expansion at our tissue manufacturing plant to include a new warehouse,” said Dawson. “The added space will be used to store our large parent rolls on site and reduce waste from offsite paper handling.”

The manufacturer is currently finalizing permits and expects the construction to be complete in 12 to 14 months, he said.

“We are currently working on approvals,” Dawson said. “As we are not looking for variances, we expect to move quickly and effectively.”

Dawson said the expansion at the Fort Edward plant does not change any plans Irving Tissue may have for its Schenectady warehouse and will not create additional employment opportunities. However, the company has positions to fill in a variety of operational roles.

The workforce in Fort Edward currently consists of over 350 full-time and 100 temporary employees, he said. Irving Tissue purchased the Fort Edward facility in 1996.

“Since then, we have continuously invested in plant expansions, modernization, and new equipment and technology to upgrade and enhance our competitiveness,” said Dawson. “Irving Tissue’s long-term plans are focused on growth and this warehouse expansion project is a strategic step toward achieving those plans.”

Irving Tissue is committed to the areas where its employees live and work. Dawson said the company actively gives to more than 60 local charities and organizations and recently made a $100,000 donation to Glens Falls Hospital.

For more information and job postings, visit www.irvingconsumerproducts.com.