What carbonless paper does

CarbonlessPaper.com, operated by Blue Goose Graphics, LLC, is a direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of blank carbonless paper and complementary supplies, founded in 1999 by Richard Potts and headquartered in Hudson, Ohio. The company sells a focused SKU set across two paper weights (20lb regular and 21lb laser-compatible), three part configurations (2-part, 3-part, 4-part), and two formats (8.5x11 letter and 8.5x14 legal), plus a Fan Apart Adhesive used to separate collated carbonless sets. All paper is sourced from US manufacturers using sustainably managed or SFI-certified forests.

The business runs as a one-person operation through a Shopify storefront, with free FedEx ground shipping on all orders and same-day shipping for orders placed before noon Eastern time. The website displays a 4.8/5 aggregate review rating, and the company offers a separate custom printed forms service (ncrforms.com) for buyers needing tailored multipart forms with quote-based pricing ranging from $1 to over $1,500. There are no APIs, no app, no patents or trademarks, no funding rounds, and no disclosed institutional ownership.

Customer segments are horizontal and SMB-led: small and medium businesses using carbonless paper for in-house invoicing, receipts, and multi-part forms, with printers and copy centers as a secondary segment requiring thick, stiff stock for reliable feeding. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time online purchases with no subscription or recurring billing model. The founder explicitly describes the operation as a 'one man company' and accepts prepaid orders only, indicating a deliberately small, owner-operated commercial footprint with no current scaling motion.

Name

carbonless paper

Legal name

Blue Goose Graphics, LLC

Website

https://carbonlesspaper.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CarbonlessPaper.com is a one-person, US-only e-commerce retailer founded in 1999 that sells blank carbonless paper, custom-printed carbonless forms, and Fan Apart Adhesive to small and medium businesses needing multi-part invoice and receipt forms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Paper Supplies

NAICS

Paper Bag and Coated and Treated Paper Manufacturing (322220)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Recycled Printing & Writing Paper (IMAMAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable Labels, Adhesives & Inks (Wash-Off Labels, De-inkable Inks, Low-VOC) (IMALAMAJ)

Keywords

• Carbonless paper products
• NCR printer paper
• Blank business forms
• Multipart carbonless paper
• Custom printed forms

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Blank Carbonless Paper Sales: One-time purchase of blank carbonless paper products in various sizes (2-part, 3-part, 4-part) in 8.5x11, 8.5x14, and 11x17 formats. Both regular and laser-compatible varieties available.
2. Custom Printed Carbonless Forms: Custom order printing service for carbonless forms with variable pricing based on quote amounts from $1 to $1,500+
3. Fan Apart Adhesive: Specialty adhesive product for separating carbonless paper sets; 1 liter can last for up to 20 cases of paper

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CarbonlessPaper.com sells blank carbonless paper in 2-part, 3-part, and 4-part configurations across 8.5"x11", 8.5"x14", and 11"x17" sizes for use in copiers, laser printers, and ink-jet printers. The company also sells Fan Apart Adhesive used to separate carbonless paper sets and offers a custom printed carbonless forms service based on customer specifications. All paper is made in the USA from sustainably managed forests (SFI certified).

Product overview

CarbonlessPaper.com is a "One Stop Carbonless Shop" e-commerce platform founded in 1999, operated by Blue Goose Graphics, LLC. The company offers blank carbonless paper products in two main categories: Regular Carbonless Paper (20lb weight) and Laser Carbonless Paper (21lb weight). Products are available in 2-part, 3-part, and 4-part configurations in two sizes: 8.5"x11" (letter) and 8.5"x14" (legal). The product portfolio also includes Fan Apart Adhesive for binding carbonless sets and Custom Order services for printed carbonless forms. All paper is made in the USA from sustainably managed forests (SFI certified) with free FedEx ground shipping on most orders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 2-Part 21lb 8.5"x11" Blank Laser Carbonless Paper 21lb 8.5"x11" 2-Part blank laser carbonless paper, specially treated to handle heat from laser printers. Available as case of 2500 sheets for $149.99. Designed for businesses printing multi-part forms.
• 3-Part 21lb 8.5"x11" Blank Laser Carbonless Paper 21lb 8.5"x11" 3-Part blank laser carbonless paper, available in forward or reverse collation. Cost-effective solution for creating multi-part business forms and invoices.
• 2-Part 20lb 8.5"x11" Blank Regular Carbonless Paper 20lb 8.5"x11" 2-Part blank carbonless paper in collated sheets, designed for copiers and laser printers. Individual sheets can be glued, stapled, or placed on a clipboard to create carbonless forms.
• 3-Part 20lb 8.5"x11" Blank Regular Carbonless Paper 20lb 8.5"x11" 3-Part blank carbonless paper in collated sheets, available in forward or reverse. Used for printing invoices, receipts, and custom forms.
• 4-Part 20lb 8.5"x11" Blank Regular Carbonless Paper 20lb 8.5"x11" 4-Part blank carbonless paper in collated sheets, available in forward or reverse. Used for printing custom forms, invoices, and receipts requiring multiple copies.
• 2-Part 20lb 8.5"x14" Blank Regular Carbonless Paper 20lb 8.5"x14" (legal size) 2-Part blank carbonless paper in collated sheets. Designed for laser printers with dependable feeding, commonly used for blank invoices.
• 3-Part 20lb 8.5"x14" Blank Regular Carbonless Paper 20lb 8.5"x14" (legal size) 3-Part blank carbonless paper in collated sheets, available in forward or reverse. Designed for laser printers with consistent feeding.
• 4-Part 20lb 8.5"x14" Blank Regular Carbonless Paper 20lb 8.5"x14" (legal size) 4-Part blank carbonless paper in collated sheets, available in forward or reverse. Pre-collated sheet-fed carbonless product for printing legal-sized forms and invoices.
• Fan Apart Adhesive Fan-apart glue for separating individual carbonless sets efficiently. 1 liter can last for up to 20 cases of paper. Priced at $49 per unit.
• Custom Printed Carbonless Forms Custom printed carbonless forms service allowing customers to specify exact requirements including size, color, numbering, and specifications. Quote-based pricing ranging from $1 to $1,500+ depending on custom specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free FedEx ground shipping on all orders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• 4over: Online commercial printing marketplace offering NCR/carbonless forms, business cards, and marketing collateral. Direct competitor in the carbonless forms category, with similar DTC ordering, same-day turnaround options, and SMB target customers.
• PrintingForLess (PFL): Online commercial printer offering carbonless/NCR forms, brochures, and custom print products. Comparable on e-commerce DTC model, carbonless form SKUs, custom pricing, and SMB customer base.
• PrintRunner: Online printing services company offering carbonless forms and business printing at competitive prices. Direct competitor serving the same SMB segment with similar DTC e-commerce ordering and carbonless product catalog.
• VistaPrint (Vista): Large online printing platform offering NCR/carbonless forms, business cards, and marketing materials to SMBs. Direct competitor on product category (carbonless forms) and customer segment, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Staples: Major office supplies retailer carrying carbonless/NCR paper alongside thousands of other office SKUs. Overlaps with the company's product category and SMB customer base, but operates at vastly larger scale as part of a broad assortment.
• Office Depot: Large office supplies retailer stocking carbonless paper, business forms, and printer supplies. Comparable customer overlap with SMB buyers of carbonless forms, but competes via broad catalog rather than category specialization.
• Quill: Office supplies and business products retailer (Staples-owned) selling paper, forms, and printing supplies to SMBs. Sells carbonless/NCR paper within a broader catalog and competes for the same SMB buyer.
• ULINE: Major distributor of shipping, industrial, and business supplies including paper products. Carries carbonless/NCR paper within a broad product line, competing for SMB and industrial customers.

Others

• Appvion (formerly Appleton): Manufacturer of carbonless paper and specialty coated papers. Upstream supplier relationship rather than direct competitor - comparable because it produces the carbonless paper products that retailers like the subject company resell.
• DocuSign: Leading e-signature and digital agreement platform replacing paper-based form workflows. Relevant as the primary substitute technology threatening the carbonless paper category's long-term demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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