Domtar Celebrates Over 200 Years of Forest Innovation

Published in 24 de October de 2025 by g7

With more than two centuries of experience, Domtar continues to shape the North American forest products industry through resilience, innovation, and a strong sense of purpose. Under the ownership of Indonesian businessman Jackson Wijaya, the company remains committed to its legacy while embracing a future defined by sustainability and excellence.

Domtar’s history began in 1820, when the William Price Company was founded in Quebec, Canada, to export lumber to Great Britain. Over the decades, the company evolved through major mergers and strategic rebranding: from Price Brothers to Abitibi-Price and eventually to Domtar Inc. in 1977. This long-standing lineage reflects the depth and strength of Domtar’s history, which is built on transformation, adaptability, and strategic leadership.

A defining moment came in 2007, when Domtar merged with Weyerhaeuser’s paper business, becoming the largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated paper in North America. In 2021, Domtar was acquired by Paper Excellence Group, which further expanded in 2023 with the acquisition of Resolute Forest Products. By October 2024, the group unified operations under the Domtar name, cementing its leadership position in the sector.

Today, Domtar is a privately held manufacturer with 60 locations across North America and a global presence in over 60 countries. The company continues to deliver high-quality, sustainable products in pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and wood products. Throughout Domtar’s history, this dedication to operational excellence and environmental responsibility has remained constant.

As Domtar enters 2025, its operations are marked by:

– Over 14,000 employees
– 100% of fiber sourced according to third-party standards
– 74% renewable energy usage across North America
– 3 billion board feet of lumber and wood products annually
– $4.3 million in annual community donations
– 9.1 million metric tons of pulp, paper, packaging, and tissue produced yearly

“Domtar’s history proves that we have been and always will be dedicated to adapting and innovating to meet the needs of our customers,” says John D. Williams, non-executive chairman of Domtar. “Together, we are the fiber for the future.”