Our Founder 1941 - Founded by Gilbert Garnett.
Gilbert Garnett founded Coast Paper, a printing paper distribution company in 1941, and set in principle the highest-level of product quality, staff orientation and customer service possible. His philosophy continues to this day.
 
  

Don Garnett
 1973 - Opened Calgary division.
1976 - Opened Edmonton division.
1981 - Vancouver division relocation
            to larger facility.
   

Bruce Brydon
1985-Opened Saskatchewan division.
1986 - Opened Toronto division.
1990 - Edmonton division relocation.
1992 - Toronto division relocation
           to larger facility.
1996 - Expanded Calgary division.
1997 - Company wide hardware/software update
1997 - Opened Winnipeg division.
1997 - Opened Regina division.
 
   
  1999 - Upgraded mainframe computer.
2000 - New software version; e-commerce ready
2001 - Acquisition of Coast Paper by Paperlinx.
2002 - La Papeterie L.P. Turgeon joined Coast Paper;
         now part of the PaperlinX family of companies.