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
The National Office Supply Company (Nosco) was founded in Zion, Illinois.
Nosco relocated to Waukegan, Illinois, with additional site expansions continuing through 1965.
Nosco signed its first pharmaceutical contract.
Nosco sold the remaining portion of its office supply business to focus on pharmaceutical packaging.
Nosco was acquired by Carroll Family Holdings (CRLI) and became a privately held entity.
Nosco expanded to Gurnee, Illinois, relocating its label and insert product lines to the new facility.
Nosco acquired Diversco in Carrollton, Texas.
Nosco formalized its value proposition, reinforcing its focus on complete packaging and individual solutions.
Nosco celebrated its 100-year anniversary.
Nosco executed its ESOP transaction in December, becoming a 100% employee-owned company.
Nosco opened its digital On_Demand Solutions Center (ODSC) in Bristol, Pennsylvania.
Nosco acquired Gooding in Lockport, New York, and the assets of Knight Packaging, establishing a new facility in Bridgeview, Illinois.
Nosco became the first U.S. print provider to adopt HP Indigo digital technology across labels, folding cartons and flexible packaging.
Nosco acquired the assets of Haapanen Brothers and expanded production redundancy in Gurnee, Illinois.
Nosco opened a world-class Packaging Innovation Center and corporate headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
Nosco expanded its Packaging Innovation Center by 98,000 square feet, bringing the total footprint to 271,000 square feet.
Nosco made investments to increase annual production capacity by 125 million units.
Nosco added an automated Komori carton press and an HP Indigo V12 digital label press.
America marks 250 years as Nosco celebrates 120 years of quality, service and commitment.