McNairn History

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1882 - Birth of McNairn

James Harvey McNairn establishes J.H. McNairn Limited. This date establishes McNairn as the first company in North America to utilize roll to roll waxing technology.

1929 - Change of Destiny...

McNairn incorporates in the Province of Ontario and is led by a new ownership that still has presence today.

1950's & 60's - Paper, paper, paper...

McNairn focuses on "Building Papers" such as asphalt coated and laminated construction papers. Another major marketing segment is food related waxed liners for cereal, jello and biscuit boxes.

1975 - Growth!

McNairn establishes a new purpose built, modern facility in Whitby, Ontario.

1979 - New Horizons...

McNairn enters the US market!

1980's - Food, food, food...

McNairn moves into the food service packaging market.

1991 - Here we grow again...

McNairn establishes a plant in Westfield, Massachusetts, strengthening its international presence.

2000 and beyond...

"Share of Stomach", McNairn and the packaging industry continually evolves and continues to meet new challenges
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