HISTORY

PolyCello has been in the packaging business since 1956, with many notable milestones along the way. Here's a rough overview of where we've been. It will give you an idea of where we're headed.

1956: PolyCello is incorporated with six employees. Four colour printing, as well as conversion of polyethylene and cellophane into bags and sheets begins in Saint John, New Brunswick.

1974: Acquisition of Union Carbide operation in Amherst, NS and purchase of DuPont blown film extrusion operation in Saint John, NB.

1975: Purchase of second Union Carbide operation in Cowansville, QC, effectively doubling capacity.

1981: Amherst operation modernized and moved to a new 34,000 ft2 building.

1984: Cowansville operation consolidated in the new Amherst building with approximately 70 employees.

1987: Amherst operation expands to 70,000 ft2 and the extrusion department moves from Saint John to Amherst. Additional printing presses and converting capabilities added.

1997: 42,000 ft2 expansion for a total of 112,000 ft2

2003: 86,000 ft2 expansion, resulting in total space of 200,000 ft2 with over 300 employees.