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Nosco through
the years.

Here's a look at Nosco's rich history – from our formation in 1906 as the National Office Supply Company to the thriving printed packaging organization we know today.

Celebrating 120 Years of Nosco

1906

The National Office Supply Company (Nosco) was founded in Zion, Illinois.

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1906
1925

Nosco relocated to Waukegan, Illinois, with additional site expansions continuing through 1965.

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1925
1932

Nosco signed its first pharmaceutical contract.

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1932
1977

Nosco sold the remaining portion of its office supply business to focus on pharmaceutical packaging.

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1977
1980

Nosco was acquired by Carroll Family Holdings (CRLI) and became a privately held entity.

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1980
1991

Nosco expanded to Gurnee, Illinois, relocating its label and insert product lines to the new facility.

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1991
1995

Nosco acquired Diversco in Carrollton, Texas.

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1995
2005

Nosco formalized its value proposition, reinforcing its focus on complete packaging and individual solutions.

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2005
2006

Nosco celebrated its 100-year anniversary.

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2006
2007

Nosco executed its ESOP transaction in December, becoming a 100% employee-owned company.

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2007
2013

Nosco opened its digital On_Demand Solutions Center (ODSC) in Bristol, Pennsylvania.

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2013
2017

Nosco acquired Gooding in Lockport, New York, and the assets of Knight Packaging, establishing a new facility in Bridgeview, Illinois.

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2017
2019

Nosco became the first U.S. print provider to adopt HP Indigo digital technology across labels, folding cartons and flexible packaging.

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2019
2020

Nosco acquired the assets of Haapanen Brothers and expanded production redundancy in Gurnee, Illinois.

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2020
2021

Nosco opened a world-class Packaging Innovation Center and corporate headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

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2021
2022

Nosco expanded its Packaging Innovation Center by 98,000 square feet, bringing the total footprint to 271,000 square feet.

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2022
2023

Nosco made investments to increase annual production capacity by 125 million units.

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2023
2024

Nosco added an automated Komori carton press and an HP Indigo V12 digital label press.

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2024
2026

America marks 250 years as Nosco celebrates 120 years of quality, service and commitment.

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2026