James Cropper Marks 180 Years of Innovation and Sustainability

James Cropper celebrates 180 years of excellence in papermaking and advanced materials innovation. Founded in 1845 in Burneside, UK, the sixth-generation family business has built a reputation for craftsmanship, colour mastery, and sustainable innovation. Key historic milestones include producing paper for the British government in WWI and launching the world’s first large-scale coffee cup recycling plant, CupCycling®. James Cropper now leads in advanced materials for clean energy, aerospace, and medical applications, along with circular packaging solutions like Moulded Fibre. Its colour lab offers over 2,000 shades, including the Coloursource collection of 50 signature hues, affirming the company’s legacy and forward momentum in sustainability and industry leadership.

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