MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (News release) -- KP Tissue Inc.which has a limited equity interest in Kruger Products Inc., is pleased to announce that the 482 unionized employees at its Crabtree plant and Joliette warehouse have ratified a new five-year collective agreement.

"We believe that this new collective agreement, which was recommended by the union bargaining committee, is in the best interest of all parties. This agreement allows our employees to continue to enjoy a competitive compensation package while restarting tissue operations to serve the needs of our customers." stated Dino Bianco, CEO of the Company.