Montréal, Quebec, Canada, 07 January 2009 -- Kruger Inc. announced today its intention to reduce its newsprint production by 25,000 metric tons in the first half of 2009. This curtailment will allow the company to rebalance its order book to capacity. The downtime will be spread throughout the company’s three Canadian mills.

Founded in 1904, Kruger Inc. is a major producer of publication papers, tissue, lumber and other wood products, corrugated cartons from recycled fibers, green and renewable energy, and wines and spirits. The company is also a leader in paper and paperboard recycling in North America. Kruger operates facilities in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland, and Labrador, and in the United States and the United Kingdom, and has 9000 employees.