About Bradford Company
How does a family business last 100 years?
The answer is simple; by constantly reinventing itself to best serve its customers.
The W.J. Bradford Paper Company was founded in 1897 and incorporated in 1924. Today, Bradford is North America’s largest manufacturer of industrial chipboard (paperboard) partitions and custom engineered reusable/returnable interior protective packaging.
Culture and Environment
F.A.S.T.™
Our mission is to protect the products and reputations of our customers. One of the ways we achieve that mission is by adhering to our F.A.S.T.™ model. This philosophy of doing business compels us to understand the needs of our customers, employees, suppliers, and our community. In a world where speed and flexibility determine success, F.A.S.T. guides us to meet the needs of others.
F – Forward Thinking
We anticipate and plan for the future in order to better serve the needs of our customers, our team, our vendors, and our community.
A – Agile
We expect things to change quickly and with urgency; therefore, we adapt and redeploy resources across our Company to meet the evolving requirements of our customers.
S – Simple
Our goal is to uncomplicate products, processes, and relationships. We strive for clear communication in all endeavors.
T – Trustworthy
Integrity is at the heart of every interaction amongst our team, our vendors, our customers, and our community.
1Bradford
The world is flattening. A corporation today might have Purchasing in the Midwest, key component suppliers in Mexico, and final assembly operations in Canada, with an Engineering/Packaging Engineering center in the Mid-South. Ultimately, the Logistics, Safety, Quality and Production Control functions put their imprint on every project. Each of these required participants plays an essential role in the development and acquisition of packaging and material handling products.
Only Bradford has the experience and geographic footprint to cut costs while accelerating the process. Our 1Bradford philosophy allows you to exploit the fact that we are already where you need us to be – with the skills that are required. Our proprietary development processes and unique tools are standardized so that team members at any of our locations can serve your requirements throughout a project’s lifecycle. We save you time and money by eliminating the hassles associated with travel and collecting signoffs. We will fully handle administrative needs, including documentation, in compliance with your established processes.