Scotia Recycling acquires Great Northern Recycling

Scotia Recycling Ltd., a recycling company based in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, has announced the acquisition of Great Northern Recycling in Burnside, Nova Scotia. The company says the expansion will allow for greater operational capacity.

“With increasing awareness around environmental stewardship and sustainability, waste reduction and more environmentally friendly products, it is more important than ever for our organization to expand our capability and increase efficiencies in operations,” says Norm Mensour, president of Scotia Recycling.

Great Northern Recycling is an independent recycling facility specializing in recycling corrugated cartons, news and sorted paper. The previous owners, Terri and Frank Kaulback, will be retiring and transitioning the company to Scotia Recycling’s ownership. Mensour says Great Northern’s customer base will experience minimal disruption during this acquisition.

“We know that Great Northern has cultivated strong, loyal relationships with their suppliers, and we look forward to building on those,” Mensour says. “We’re pleased to be able to serve our communities in a greater capacity with this acquisition, and look forward to welcoming Great Northern’s staff, clients and suppliers to the Scotia Investments Family of Companies.”

Scotia Recycling says it has been operating in the recycling industry since 1976.. The company specializes in collecting, processing, sales and brokerage of secondary fiber and plastic film grades.

“The acquisition of Great Northern aligns closely with our Family of Companies’ strategy to actively invest in long-term, sustainable and eco-friendly growth,” says Randy MacMillan, president and CEO, Scotia Investments Ltd.