Plastic + Paper began as Paper Sales Limited in 1917 on the Toronto waterfront, operating as a legacy packaging supplier specializing in gold and silver paper and chocolate layer boards. In 1921, we expanded to Montreal, establishing Quebec as a key part of our operations and long-term growth strategy, and laying the foundation of our Canadian materials supplier history.

By the 1960s, the business had become one of Canada’s largest paper distributors. Our move into manufacturing in 1961 and the addition of plastics a decade later marked our evolution into a paper and plastic legacy company. These strategic changes prompted our transition to Plastic + Paper Sales Inc. In the years that followed, we were acquired by International Paper, the world’s largest paper company during a time of record growth and demand.

In 1995, Plastic & Paper underwent a renaissance, re-emerging as a Canadian-owned entity. Recognizing the inherent value in the marketplace, a management group, spearheaded by Bruce Baldwin and Frank Catalfo, purchased the company. Frank became the new Vice President and General Manager and took charge of the operations. This pivotal moment laid the foundation for our resurgence.

Since that transition, our focus on in-house converting and custom manufacturing has defined our competitive position. We operate Canada’s largest and fastest large-format sheeters, the Mega Sheeter I and II, alongside 110-inch guillotines, computerized panel saws, and lamination equipment. These tools allow us to size, finish, and deliver materials that align precisely with production requirements. No other Canadian supplier offers this breadth of capability under one roof.

Our investments in state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment, service infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives ensure we scale in step with customer needs. While our machinery and processes evolve, our commitment to reliability, material quality, and responsive support remains constant.