Beloit Box Board Company Inc. History
Manufacturing 100% recycled and recyclable paperboard
since 1907
Beloit Box Board Company Inc. began as one of the pioneers in recycling, and continue today to advance our production capabilities to better serve customers and preserve the environment. This dedication to progress has been consistent through five generations of family ownership and promises to ensure continued leadership in the future.
Take a look back at how Beloit Box Board Company Inc. started as one of the oldest mills in the Midwest has evolved to remain one of the most productive and efficient.
1855
Beloit Paper Mill Company started from a saw mill plant
1892
Paper machine installed
1907
Paper mill purchased and renamed Beloit Box Board Company – President – Henry Weis
1907
President – Fred M. Coons
1920s
Paper and straw were replaced with recycled waste paper as raw material
1923
J.A. Fisher (1st generation of family ownership) **J.A. Fisher was Mill Superintendent and part owner from 1907 – 1922**
1925
Coal-fired boilers were installed to supply steam for drying of paperboard
1946
President – Ernest R. Fisher (2nd generation of ownership)
1953
Paper machine lineshaft drive equipment installed
1960
Boilers were converted to burn natural gas instead of coal
1961
Complete stock preparation system installed
1963
President – Ralph M. Fisher
1965
President – John D. Fisher (3rd generation of ownership)
1970s
Paper machine dryers and drives replaced
1980s
Wet end of the paper machine was rebuilt and expanded from four to six cylinders, a closed hood was added to the dryer section for more efficient drying, the process water system was completely closed to conserve fresh water and energy, and guillotine paper cutters were added in the cutting department
1985
President Joseph Chamberlain (4th generation of ownership)
1990s
Stock preparation system was updated with hydrapulpers, pressure screens, and monitoring equipment
1992
Sheeter on the paper machine was rebuilt for more accurate slitting and cutting
1998
New office was built and computer system installed; waste paper facilities were updated
2000
Highly efficient burner and package boiler installed; additional guillotine paper cutter added in the cutting department
2005
Press section, electric drives, and seventh cylinder installed on paper machine
2006
President – Andrew Chamberlain (5th generation of ownership)
2009
Calendar Stack, upgraded in-line sheeter, upgraded incoming electrical
2013
Transphase Technology Steam Box Equipment Installed
2015
Sheet Pasting (Pasted Chipboard) accomplished, converted and sold as a product grade offering.