HISTORY

Founded in 1949 by David H. Greene, and his two sons-in-law, David T. Stuck and Blaine A. Rabbers, in Three Rivers, Michigan.  Prior to starting Fibre Converters, Greene had a distinguished career in the paper industry in Wisconsin, Illinois, Louisiana, and Michigan.  Original products included laminated kraft board for grease proof folding cartons and interior poster board.

In 1953, the company began its long association with the automotive industry by helping develop a non-staining and flame resistant alternative to paperboard saturated with asphalt for interior trim components including door panels, package trays, and sun visors.  With the development of polyethylene, it became possible to offer a “clean” and cost-effective moisture barrier concealed just below the surface.  The subsequent line of Valdor barrier and coated products developed by the company soon became the standard within the industry for interior trim applications.  Building on this foundation, the company now serves a number of diverse markets.

In 1993, the company moved to new facilities in Constantine where a new state-of-the-art solid fiber laminator was installed.  Since the move, the company has more than doubled in size adding additional die cutting capacity and ongoing improvements to the laminating line.  In 1999 a joint venture was formed to extrude a variety of composite products made from recycled thermoplastic resins and wood flour.  Today, product is shipped throughout the United States and exported internationally for a wide variety of applications.