About Western Pulp Products
Introduction
Western Pulp Products manufacturers a diverse family of molded fiber product lines. Our company, headquartered in Corvallis, Ore., was purchased by its present owners from a local inventor in 1958 and now has operations in six states.
We service most of the 50 States plus parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Pacific Rim. Our principal products are:
- Plantable nursery and greenhouse containers
- Paper maché and plastic floral containers
- Patented protective packaging inserts
All of our molded fiber (molded pulp) products are made from recycled waste paper.
What sets us above the competition
- Premium quality products delivered every time.
- Exceptional customer service to our customers.
- Pricing that allows us to remain the sales leader by keeping costs down.
- Innovative new products that meet the needs of our customers.
Product Families
Corner and Edge Protectors — Affordable, ready-to-use molded pulp corner and edge protectors that are always in stock.
Wine Shippers — The compact wine shipper that saves you room in your shop and your budget.
Nursery and Greenhouse Containers — Premium molded fiber hanging baskets and nursery containers for healthier plants.
Floral Containers — A selection of urns, design bowls, and liners in the sizes professional florists use most.
Responsible Manufacturing
Since 1958, Western has manufactured a variety of innovative molded fiber products that:
- Divert waste fiber from landfills or incineration.
- Displace products that are not biodegradable.
- Use renewable and sustainable materials.
- Recycle, compost or biodegrade after use.
- Provide a steady source of income to non-profits and charities.
Unlike many products that are made overseas, Western manufactures with recycled paper in compliance with rigid local, state and federal regulations, and reflects our on-going commitment to conserve natural resources. Western Pulp recognized early on that recovered paper was an important raw material. Because as it was re-used in our products, it reduced the waste in our local landfills and ensured that we got the maximum value out of wood fiber.
Here are some specific environmental facts about our Nursery and Greenhouse containers, Packaging products, and our Wine shippers.
To learn more about the third-party certified recycled content of Western's products, click here. Third party certification allows our customers independent, verifiable data about our products and processes. We follow principles set forth in ISO 65. These principles include the following restrictions for the certifying agency:
- No financial interest in our company (no shares, loans, grants, board members, etc...).
- No conflict of interest by auditors.
- No mixing of certificates with other services, such as training or consulting.
- Transparency of standards and certification processes.
- All clients must be treated equally.
How We Began
Jackpot from Paper Pots – Science and Mechanics, 1954 Starting with a bushel of old magazines and $250 for homemade experimental equipment, Ralph Chapman created a $100,000 industry, the largest of its kind west of the Great Lakes. Like most people with a new idea, Ralph was told the “days of golden opportunities” were gone and if it hadn't been done before, it was obviously no good! But the idea of turning old magazines into cash was too good to stop, and Ralph Chapman didn't discourage easily…
Read this entire article detailing the beginnings of Western Pulp, complete with vintage pictures.
Setting a Higher Standard
For decades, Western has been at the forefront of the molded fiber industry. As design innovators, our products continue to satisfy the demands of a diverse range of industries. Our goal is to provide premium quality, product innovation, customer service and value for the price.
In 2008, Western Pulp, with the assistance of the Energy Trust of Oregon, upgraded the entire Corvallis manufacturing facility to energy efficient lighting. The estimated annual kilowatt-hour savings per year from the project total 141,401 kWh. This is equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions from 20.1 passenger vehicles. Figure provided by EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator.
Energy Trust of Oregon, Inc., is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. Its mission is to change how Oregonians produce and use energy by investing in efficient technologies and renewable resources that save dollars and protect the environment. For more information, visit:
Energy Trust of Oregon or Corvallis Energy Challenge
Western becomes a partner in local Sustainability Coalition
The Corvallis Sustainability Coalition is a network of organizations and citizens in Corvallis and Benton County who are working together to accelerate the creation of a sustainable community. It was formed in January 2007 and operates under the auspices of the Oregon Natural Step Network. More than 100 organizations have joined — including nonprofit organizations, businesses, faith communities, educational institutions and government entities — as well as individual citizens. For more information visit Sustainable Corvallis.