Hazen Paper Company

What Hazen Paper Company does

Hazen Paper Company is a privately held U.S. paper converter founded in 1925 and headquartered at 240 South Water Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts, with a satellite manufacturing facility in Housatonic, MA. The company specializes in custom holographic origination, film, foil, and paper lamination, specialty and gravure coatings, and rotary embossing — serving packaging manufacturers, security and brand protection programs (lotteries, ID/passport, pharmaceutical), the cannabis and CBD packaging sector, and print/publishing end-uses. Named enterprise customers include Hollywood Studios, the NFL, multiple State Lottery Organizations, Titleist, Artic Blue Gin, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and Dave Matthews Band, illustrating breadth across entertainment, sports, beverage, gaming, and commemorative publishing verticals.

The technical core is a vertically integrated manufacturing platform — claimed to be the only such operation in North America — spanning holographic origination (proprietary Hazen-Lens™ and 3D Hazen-Lens™ imaging), transfer metallization (Envirofoil® with a 300-angstrom aluminum layer and 850 Gardner gloss rating, certified recyclable by Interseroh and Aticelca 501), cold-foil application (Cold Shot®), wide-format lamination up to 72 inches, rotary embossing with 100+ patterns (ENVIROBOSS™), gravure coatings with up to four in-line print stations, and substrate engineering (Hazen Multi-Ply™ paperboard, HazenLock™ tear-resistant technology). The asset base is complemented by nine registered trademarks and proprietary assets including the Holo-Database, described as the world's largest online holographic pattern library.

Hazen's business model is predominantly B2B custom manufacturing through direct sales and customer service engagement (413-538-8204), with custom origination projects and quote-based pricing for packaging converters and brand owners. A consumer-facing Hazen Store complements this with fixed-price unit sales ($25 per item) of holographic calendars and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Books, functioning partly as a brand-showcase channel. Distribution is direct and global in scope, though current operations are physically centered on two Massachusetts facilities operating on over 80% renewable power. The company remains under family ownership with no disclosed institutional capital, parent company, or subsidiary structure.

Name

Hazen Paper Company

Legal name

Hazen Paper Company

Website

https://hazen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hazen Paper Company is a 100-year-old, family-owned U.S. paper converter specializing in custom holographic origination, foil/paper lamination, gravure coatings, and rotary embossing for packaging manufacturers, security and brand-protection customers (lotteries, IDs, cannabis), and commemorative publishing end-uses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty paper converting and holographic packaging substrates

NAICS

Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222), Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220), Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (32229)

SIC

Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670), Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper Finishing & Coating Services (Calendering, Coating, Supercalendering) (IMAMAEAI), Specialty Paper Manufacturing (Coated, Release, Thermal, Filter, Security) (IMAMAEAC)

Keywords

• Custom holographic printing
• Transfer metallized paperboard
• Film foil lamination
• Rotary embossing services
• Security packaging substrates

Headquarters

HQ city

Holyoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom holographic originations, film/foil/paper laminations, specialty coatings, and rotary embossing services for various industries including packaging, security, and print
2. Product Sales (Hazen Store): Sale of branded products including holographic calendars and commemorative books at fixed price points ($25.00 each)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hazen Paper Company is a vertically integrated paper converter that custom-originated holographic images, transfer-metallizes films and foils (notably the Envirofoil® sustainable substrate), laminates film/foil/paper combinations, applies gravure coatings, and performs rotary embossing for packaging, security, lottery, cannabis, and print/publishing customers. The company operates its own in-house holographic origination and embossing lines, making it the only fully integrated holographic foil manufacturer in North America, and additionally sells branded consumer items such as holographic calendars and Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement yearbooks.

Product overview

Hazen Paper Company is a paper converter specializing in custom holographic originations, film, foil, and paper laminations, specialty and gravure coatings, and rotary embossing. The company operates on a vertically integrated model with core products including Custom Holography (using proprietary Hazen-Lens and 3D Hazen-Lens technologies), Envirofoil (sustainable transfer-metallized substrate), Cold Shot (cold foil for printing), and comprehensive Laminations and Coatings services. Supporting offerings include Hazen Multi-Ply for rigid paperboard, ENVIROBOSS rotary embossing, industry-specific solutions for Cannabis Packaging and Security & Authentication, and the Holo-Database for pattern selection. The company also produces consumer products including award-winning Holographic Calendars and BHOF Enshrinement Books featuring their holographic technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Envirofoil: Environmentally friendly transfer-metallized product with no plastic and minimum aluminum, recyclable as paper. Available in silver and holographic variants.
• Cold Shot
• Hazen Multi-Ply
• HazenLock
• Hazen-Lens
• 3D Hazen-Lens
• ENVIROBOSS
• Holojet
• Foiljet

Products and services

• Custom Holography (Hazen Holography) Custom holographic imaging and origination services producing 2D/3D holographic images with motion effects, using proprietary Hazen-Lens™ and 3D Hazen-Lens™ technologies for packaging, security, and print applications.
• Envirofoil® Environmentally friendly transfer-metallized substrate with minimal aluminum content (300 angstroms thick) that is recyclable as paper. Available in silver and holographic variants, certified by FSC, SFI, PEFC, Interseroh, and Aticelca 501.
• Cold Shot® Cold Foil Cold foil product allowing selective application of holographic patterns inline during printing, with press-perfect registration and compatibility with UV-cure inks.
• Laminations Foil-to-paper, film-to-paper, and paper-to-paper lamination services across four laminators at two mills, widths up to 72 inches, including Envirofoil transfer laminations and Foiljet/Holojet HP Indigo printable options.
• Rotary Embossing (ENVIROBOSS™) Rotary embossing service creating textured surfaces with over 100 embossing patterns; ENVIROBOSS combines transfer-metallized Envirofoil with embossing for lay-flat, printable finishes in rolls or sheets.
• Coatings Gravure coating services providing custom color matches, print patterns, up to 4 in-line print stations, with aesthetic and functional coatings on paper, film, and supported foil.
• Hazen Multi-Ply™ Laminated paperboard combining two substrates for rigid, printable packaging up to 36-point thickness, with lay-flat properties and custom Hazen Holography options for luxury goods and displays.
• Cannabis Packaging Solutions Specialized holographic packaging solutions for cannabis and CBD products, including custom holograms for brand security, authentication features, and HazenLock tear-resistant products for edibles, cartridges, and pre-roll packaging.
• Security & Authentication Solutions Holographic security solutions for brand protection including microtext, 3D stereograms, true color holography, Fresnel lens effects, covert images, and angle-dependent reveals for ID, passport, pharmaceutical, and collectibles applications.
• Holo-Database Virtual collection of licensed and registered holographic patterns available to customers and prospects for design selection and prototyping.
• Holographic Calendars Annual award-winning holographic calendars showcasing the company's technology capabilities, featuring multi-angle, multi-channel, and color motion holography on Envirofoil substrates in large format (18.5" x 26.5").
• BHOF Enshrinement Books Annual enshrinement yearbooks for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame featuring holographic covers and Fresnel lens technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Envirofoil uses 20 times less metal per square inch than metallic ink
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OpSec Security: OpSec Security supplies holographic authentication solutions, brand protection labels, and secure overlays for government and consumer brands. Comparable to Hazen's security/authentication product line and competes for the same banknote, ID, and brand-protection RFPs.
• DUNMORE Aerospace: DUNMORE is a US specialty film converter producing coated, metallized, and laminated films and papers for industrial and packaging applications. Comparable converting capability and substrate lamination footprint to Hazen's film-to-paper and paper-to-paper lamination lines.
• Madico: Madico manufactures coated and laminated films and papers, including metallized and transfer-metallized products. Comparable to Hazen on converting and metallization processes, though more industrial in end-market mix.
• Crown Roll Leaf: Crown Roll Leaf is a US manufacturer of hot stamping foils, cold foils, and holographic transfers. Directly comparable to Hazen as a converter producing custom holographic and metallized foils for packaging, security, and print end markets.
• API Group (Applied Holographics): API Group is a UK-based specialist in holographic foil origination and authentication overlays for banknotes, ID documents, and brand protection. Direct competitor in the security holography segment where Hazen positions microtext, Fresnel, and 3D stereogram features.
• ITW Foilmark: ITW Foilmark (Illinois Tool Works) manufactures hot stamping foils, cold foils, and holographic transfer products for commercial print and packaging. Same product category (metallized and holographic foil) with overlapping customer base in commercial printing converters.
• Leonhard Kurz Group: Leonhard Kurz is a global leader in hot stamping foils, cold foils, and decorative/holographic coatings with vertical integration from master origination through transfer metallization. Closest global analog to Hazen's vertically integrated holographic model, serving identical end-markets in packaging and security.

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison: Avery Dennison is a global materials science company producing pressure-sensitive labels, packaging materials, and RFID/brand identification solutions. Compares to Hazen on the packaging/labels substrate side, though Avery operates at far greater scale across a much broader portfolio.
• Amcor: Amcor is a global packaging giant producing flexible films, rigid containers, and specialty cartons. Overlaps with Hazen in paperboard cartons and specialty packaging substrates (Hazen Multi-Ply analog) but operates at massive scale with broader end-market exposure.
• 3M Display & Graphics: 3M's Display & Graphics business produces films, laminates, and security substrates including document security features. Adjacent comparison to Hazen on protective/specialty film lamination and authentication features, though as a small slice of a diversified multinational.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hazen-paper-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/hazenpaper

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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