YESTERDAY

General Box Company (GBC) was founded in 1938 by Orlando Foss, inventor of the hinged lid box. Mr. Foss didn't have any trouble finding a home for his box because cigar companies thought it was perfect for their products; hence, the hinged lid cigar box was born. As with most products, Mr. Foss' patent eventually expired, but General Box has continued to produce Mr. Foss' box, and is proud to say that companies all over the world continue to use the hinged lid technology pioneered by our founder.

General Box's innovation didn't end there though. When Mr. Foss' daughter, Jane Cline entered the business, she had the foresight to see other practical uses for her father's box. She began marketing Mr. Foss' box as   a school box. As of today, millions of children all over America have started the school year with one of Ms. Cline's school boxes in their desk.

GBC continues to make hinged lid boxes for the cigar and school supply industries, but we also make a multitude of other types of boxes and specialty packaging. In fact, we also serve the O.E.M., advertising specialty, and mass retail market industry. Our customer base includes such respected names as Binny & Smith (Crayola), Estee´ Lauder, Mudlark Stationery, Michael’s, Kroger and Walgreen's.

And unlike many other companies who have moved their manufacturing plants to other countries, GBC, prides itself on products that are entirely U.S. made in its facilities in Waycross, Georgia.

Keeping our manufacturing plant at home ensures the best quality control possible, as well as a safe, clean working environment for our employees, some of which have 35+ years of service with us.

So won't you join us in our commitment to American workers by making your next box a General Box.

TODAY
GBC's newest division is Aurora Products Company, LLC. Aurora manufacturer’s binders, game boards, and specialty packaging on state of the art equipment.

In fact, our equipment is unparalleled in its efficiency and production capability. This ability, in conjunction with the "can do" attitude of our highly skilled production workers translates to unsurpassed quality and timely shipments to our customers.

So be sure to look for Aurora's high fashion products under the names of American Traditions, Kids Works, Streamliners, Cosmic Expressions, and Value Works because Aurora is a company on the move introducing new products.