K&L Services

What K&L Services does

K&L Services, doing business as Paper Dimensions, LLC, is a privately-held paper converting and specialty paper distribution company founded in 1972 and headquartered in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. The company operates five high-performance slitters and a winder capable of processing roll widths from 1/2 inch to 112 inches, supporting custom slitting, rewinding, tailored packaging, inventory management, and warehouse distribution for customers in the USA and Canada. Precision tolerances of +/- 1/32 inch in width, +/- 1% in length, and +/- 1/2 inch in diameter, combined with a 24-hour service capability, anchor the company's value proposition for time-sensitive supply chains.

Beyond converting services, Paper Dimensions distributes branded specialty papers including Fire Resistant Paper (80 lb and 100 lb grades for autobody and finishing spray booth applications) and Steel Interleave Paper (used to prevent surface abrasion in metal cold rolling, annealing, slitting, polishing, and leveling). The customer base spans world-class manufacturers, niche specialists, and start-up marketers across five primary verticals: printing and graphics, packaging solutions, industrial applications, consumer goods, and eco-friendly/specialty products. The company maintains SQF and FSC certifications and offers blind shipment, branded, and private-label packaging options.

The business model is sales-led and direct B2B, with custom quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts. Material sourcing is supported by longstanding partnerships with domestic mills and national paper brokers, enabling substrate flexibility across tissue, nonwovens, and heavy paperboard. The management team is led by Peter Emenecker (President and Owner), with Barry Christenson as VP-General Manager, Trista Rahn as VP Sales, Luke Livingston as Operations Manager, and Dillon Livingston as SQF/FSC Quality Leader.

Name

K&L Services

Legal name

Paper Dimensions, LLC

Website

https://paperdimensionsllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

K&L Services (Paper Dimensions, LLC) is a Beaver Dam, Wisconsin paper converting company founded in 1972 that provides custom slitting, rewinding, packaging, and inventory management, plus specialty paper distribution (fire resistant and steel interleave) to manufacturers across the USA and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Paper Converting and Specialty Paper Distribution

NAICS

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222), Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (32229)

SIC

Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Paper Converting Services (slitting, sheeting, coating, laminating, rewinding) (IMAMAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paper & Printing Grades Distribution (Printing/Writing, Newsprint, Specialty) (IMAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Paper converting services
• Custom paper slitting
• Specialty paper distribution
• Rewinding and packaging
• Inventory management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaver Dam

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Converting Services: Custom slitting, rewinding, packaging, and inventory management services for specialty paper markets.
2. Specialty Paper Products: Distribution of fire resistant paper and steel interleave paper to autobody, finishing, and industrial markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

K&L Services (Paper Dimensions, LLC) provides custom paper converting services including slitting, rewinding, packaging, and inventory management for specialty paper markets. The company also distributes specialty paper products, notably Fire Resistant Paper (80 lb and 100 lb grades) for autobody and finishing applications and Steel Interleave Paper for metal surface protection in manufacturing, transportation, and storage. Serving manufacturers, niche specialists, and start-up marketers across the USA and Canada, the company emphasizes precision tolerances, 24-hour turnaround, and tailored customization.

Product overview

Paper Dimensions (formerly K&L Services) is a converting company offering a unified suite of services centered on specialty paper products. The core offerings include Fire Resistant Paper (80 lb and 100 lb grades) designed for autobody and finishing spray booth applications, and Steel Interleave Paper for protecting metal surfaces during manufacturing and storage. These products are supported by the company's converting capabilities including custom slitting, rewinding, packaging, and inventory management services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Resistant Paper Specialty paper designed to resist ignition and inhibit flame spread, available in 80 lb and 100 lb weights for use in autobody and finishing spray booths as booth liners or masking materials to reduce ignition while maintaining a clean work space.
• Steel Interleave Paper Protective paper that acts as a barrier between layers of steel to prevent surface abrasion, contamination, and damage during manufacturing, transportation, and storage applications including cold rolling, bright annealing, slitting, polishing, and leveling.
• Custom Paper Slitting and Rewinding Services Custom slitting and rewinding services using five high-performance slitters and a winder, handling widths from 1/2 inch to 112 inches with eight core sizes and roll diameters up to 72 inches. Width tolerances of +/- 1/32 inch, length tolerances of +/- 1%, and diameter tolerances of +/- 1/2 inch.
• Custom Packaging Services Tailored packaging options including cradle packaging, blind shipments, individually wrapped or suspended cartons, and branded or private label capabilities for customers requiring customized shipment configurations.
• Inventory Management and Warehouse Distribution Inventory management and warehouse distribution services with 24-hour service capability supporting customer supply chains, including truck or rail service for delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour order completion capability
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Domestic Mills and National Paper BrokerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding partnerships with domestic mills and national paper brokers enable material sourcing flexibility, providing the ability to source a wide array of substrates to meet diverse customer requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rolland Enterprises: Specialty paper manufacturer and converter focused on recycled and specialty grades for printing and packaging. Directly comparable as a niche player doing both paper production and converting/slitting for specialty end uses.
• Hood Container Corporation: Manufacturer and converter of paperboard, containerboard, and specialty paper packaging products. Comparable to K&L Services because it converts paper into custom rolls, sheets, and packaging for industrial and consumer end markets.
• Lindenmeyr Munroe: A leading North American distributor and converter of printing, publishing, and specialty papers. Comparable to K&L Services because it similarly distributes paper grades and offers converting/slitting services to commercial printers and industrial customers.
• Kelly Spicers: U.S. wholesale distributor of printing papers, packaging substrates, and specialty paper grades with slitting and converting capabilities. Directly comparable to K&L Services' mix of specialty paper distribution and custom converting.

Broad incumbents

• Veritiv Corporation: Large North American business products distributor with a print, publishing, and packaging segment that includes paper converting. Operates at much greater scale than K&L Services but overlaps on paper distribution and converting services.
• Imperial Dade: Large North American distributor of foodservice, packaging, and specialty paper products including janitorial/sanitary and converting services. Comparable via its specialty paper distribution and packaging converting overlap.
• Domtar Corporation: Major North American pulp and paper producer with a specialty papers business that includes converting and distribution. Comparable to K&L Services in the specialty paper grades it offers, though at far greater scale.
• Cascades Inc. Canadian-based manufacturer of packaging, tissue, and specialty paper products with converting operations. Comparable through its converting of paper into packaging and specialty paper products for industrial and consumer markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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