In 1990, Lee joined the WPP team, in an effort to remain in the area and to continue working with cutting-edge horticultural companies. From a strong horticultural background, Lee had long-known of WPP’s signature molded-fiber containers, which nurserymen, greenhouse growers, and florists had already been using for many years.

As the head of WPP’s marketing and sales, Lee says that his secret to success is simple: good luck, hard work, consistency, and sincerity.

Western Pulp Products (WPP) has manufactured molded pulp product since 1958. Headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, WPP also operates facilities in Texas and North Carolina.

WPP manufactures molded pulp products from recycled waste paper in order to produce environmentally friendly products. The Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) Material Content certification program has recognized Western Pulp Products, verifying its claims of using recycled, reclaimed, salvaged, and bio-based materials content for the majority of its products.

The most popular WPP products are Vintner’s Choice Wine Shippers, premium quality molded fiber nursery and greenhouse containers, paper maché floral containers, ReCreations® floral containers, and patented CornerGards™, EdgeGards™ and Shock Block® protective packaging inserts