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.
Great Northern forms a joint venture with Hayes Manufacturing name Laminations Corporation
Manufacturing facility added in California
Manufacturing facility added in Pennsylvania
Manufacturing facility added in Oregon
Great Northern acquires Laminations, an industry leader in edge protection
Laminations adds a manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, FL
Headquarters moved to Appleton, WI
Laminations introduces SURECrate®, a custom-engineered, recyclable packaging solution that eliminates the need for wood crating
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
Laminations launches E-Board®, a recyclable edge protection solution for the e-commerce market
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