Late in 1945, two brothers serving abroad in different branches of the armed forces accidentally met up on the island of Saipan in the Pacific. Dreaming of home and a future after the War, Irving and Morton Shapiro began discussing possibilities for a family-run business to call their own. Irving, the oldest Shapiro brother, had worked part-time for the Standard Paper Company before going of to war, and knew a great deal about the paper business. Before leaving Saipan for their respective duties, the Shapiro brothers made a pact that, should they both return safely home, they would begin their own paper company.
Fate was kind to the Shapiros, and in June of 1946 the Mansfield Paper Company began to take shape. Now the largest distributor of its kind in the western Massachusetts-northern Connecticut region.
Fate was kind to the Shapiros, and in June of 1946 the Mansfield Paper Company began to take shape. Now the largest distributor of its kind in the western Massachusetts-northern Connecticut region, the Mansfield Paper Company is continually "Greening" their practices and their products to continue serving their clientele with worldly vision and family service. They proudly sell biodegradable, compostable and recyclable paper products including cups, containers, and cutlery, among others. These products are made from a variety of sustainable and eco-friendly materials, including corn, potatoes, and even bamboo.
For more options in Green paper products made from renewable resources, check out www.mansfieldpaper.com/ for both family and business use. "As consumers are increasingly committed to protecting their environment," Mansfield Paper Company's website informs, "the demand for biodegradable materials will increase. Retailers who use environmentally friendly products will distinguish themselves from their competitors." And speaking of distinguish, Mansfield also offers custom-printing services to put your environmentally-conscious company's logo on Mansfield Paper Company quality products-a surefire strategy for Business, Consumer, and most importantly, Mother Earth.
For more information on Mansfield Paper Company, visit their website at www.mansfieldpaper.comor stop by and visit them at the Waste Management Inc. sponsored Going Green Expo in Boston. The event will be held on February 2nd and 3rd at the Bayside Expo Center, and will be the third green event of its kind hosted by Going Green Magazine. With hundreds of Green exhibitors and dozens of Green workshops, the Boston expo promises to attract an estimated 12,000 to 15,000 consumers.
For more information on Going Green Energy & Living Expos visit www.goinggreenexpos.com or call: 603-491-6177.
Sponsors of the Boston show are still signing on and include Waste Management, groSolar, Andersen Renewal, Boston Green Realty, Ben & Jerry's, and Dragin Geothermal. Collaborating Partners are the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, MyEnergyStar, EPA Region 1, and Event Video Productions. Media Partners for the Expo include the Boston Phoenix Media Group, WFX Radio, the River, WCRB Classical, The Frank, and WOKQ. For an up-to-date listing of Sponsors and Exhibitors for the Boston Expo go to www.GoingGreenExpos/BostonSponsors.html
