For 50 years, Great Northern Laminations has provided the most innovative and cost-effective solutions to protect packages during shipping across an extensive range of industries. Over the years, we’ve expanded to become one of the market’s most versatile packaging suppliers, featuring several specialty services. Here is a look back at some of our major events over the past 50 years.
In 1973, Great Northern formed a joint venture with Hayes Manufacturing, introducing Laminations Corporation. In 1995 Great Northern acquired Laminations and eventually moved their headquarters to Appleton, WI in 1999. Over the years, Laminations has expanded to become one of the market’s most versatile packaging suppliers and the leading manufacturer and provider of VBoard® edge protection.
THROUGH THE YEARS
1973
Great Northern forms a joint venture with Hayes Manufacturing name Laminations Corporation
1976
Manufacturing facility added in California
1985
Manufacturing facility added in Pennsylvania
1990
Manufacturing facility added in Oregon
1995
Great Northern acquires Laminations, an industry leader in edge protection
1998
Laminations adds a manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, FL
1999
Headquarters moved to Appleton, WI
2017
Laminations introduces SURECrate®, a custom-engineered, recyclable packaging solution that eliminates the need for wood crating
2018
Laminations launches SUREContainer®, an innovative packaging and storage solution that provides a more ergonomic and safer way for workers to efficiently load contents within a large container
2022
Laminations launches E-Board®, a recyclable edge protection solution for the e-commerce market
