Are you a paper distributor, wholesale buyer, importer or buying agent looking for paper manufacturers online?

You have arrived at the right place. PaperIndex' paper manufacturers' directory has a comprehensive list of mills from around the world.

Before you start contacting paper mills listed in our directory, here is useful information to consider when contacting paper manufacturing companies:

Thanks to today's global marketplace and ease of Internet access, you can quickly determine if the paper mill (or mills) you select will truly meet your needs. Search the paper company's name in Google and add "reviews" your search query to check out other distributors' experiences in dealing with the same paper manufacturing companies that you are interested in.

Before you set up an account, ask yourself:

Whether the paper making companies you select are local or overseas, an account is the best way to interact with them and build a long-term relationship. An account with paper makers makes future orders easier and can help you qualify for discounts if you buy a large volume.

If you are a new or growing distributor, having a dedicated account representative with a manufacturer is especially helpful. Your account rep will be on the lookout for deals on the paper grades you commonly buy, will help you fill large or rush orders and will keep you informed of changes that could impact your business (such as a change in ownership, product lines added or discontinued).

When setting up your account, be sure to discuss:

Thanks to the Internet, savvy paper distributors, wholesale paper buyers, importers or buying agents are no longer confined to narrow demographic markets. Even if you are a new or relatively small paper distributor, you have access to an incredibly large pool of paper manufacturing companies. The ability to connect with paper makers all over the world with just a few mouse clicks gives you the power to significantly grow your business; and since there are so many different grades of paper available for distribution, you'll always have a market somewhere in the world for what you have to offer. For example, demand for newsprint in North America is declining thanks to e-news, but it is growing at a steady rate in Asia. Alternately, the demand for packaging paper is skyrocketing on a global scale as more and more companies are selling their goods online.

A Clean, Renewable Resource

For regulatory or social reasons, most paper factories or plants are as concerned about the environment as you are. This means most harvest their raw materials in sustainable ways and unlike plastic, paper products are eco-friendly and will biodegrade over time.

If you have eco-concerns, ask your paper producer(s) if they supply products:

When setting up your account, be sure to discuss: