Our History

Construction of our facility began in May 1965. Initial production started that September and was up to full-scale manufacturing by the end of the year. At that time, we were a subsidiary of The Columbia Mills Incorporated, of Syracuse, New York. The U.S. company had been in business since 1896 and enjoyed significant Canadian sales. The decision to open a company in Canada was an expression of Columbia’s confidence in the Canadian economy and desire to provide the best possible service to its Canadian customers. The goal was to provide excellence in the quality of our products and services. The company grew from a very small manufacturer of coated fabrics for the domestic market to a company of international stature in the North American and European markets. This was a result of commitment to quality, technological innovation and determination to attain greater levels of efficiency.

We wanted to continue to be a major supplier to the Canadian market, however, like many Canadian manufacturers faced with high costs and a downturn in the economy, a tough decision was required. In 1991, we ceased manufacturing and removed our coating equipment but our converting equipment remained. We became a converter / distributor. Our primary suppliers were the related companies owned by LGH. Most products were stocked in jumbo rolls for quick turnaround of orders.