Over 25 years ago, Flech launched as a paperboard start-up to serve the framing, display, printing and packaging industries. Over time, we acquired other companies to better serve our growing customer base, adding new products and extending our expertise. This expansion has included a variety of converting processes and unique products from specialty laminated products to the original iFrame™. 

Since our inception, we have put the customer at the center of all of our operations. Whether it’s a small order quantity, a rush need or custom requirements, we have built a dedicated and hardworking team that can deliver exactly what our customers need on time with consistent quality they can trust.

Family Owned, Operated & Quibbled over for over 25 years

See how Flech has evolved to meet the changing needs of our customers

Flech purchases first Parry laminator and begins manufacturing own line of matboard

Stephen Echikson and Douglas Kandel join the family business

Flech enters the printing and signage market with the acquisition of American Cardboard

Flech expands easel back operations with the acquisition of Quality Easel

Flech expands into commercial art and picture framing with the acquisition of Global Art (Baffour)

Continued expansion of offering to meet our changing customers’ needs

1997

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2007

2016

2019

2023

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2004

2008

2009

2017

2020

Joe Kandel and Florence Echikson (FLECH) begin Flech Paper Products to provide wholesale picture framers with custom matboard converting services

Flech expands converting capacity with additional laminators and 7th bevel cutter added to line

Flech acquires Nadelman Mfg, expanding product offering to include custom easel backs

Rupaco principals join Flech to enable expansion into retail art supply business

The original iFrame is designed and launched on Amazon, Flech’s first step into consumer products

Stays open through Covid to service our customers despite supply chain & transportation challenges

Family Owned, Operated & Quibbled over for over 25 years

See how Flech has evolved to meet the changing needs of our customers

1997

Joe Kandel and Florence Echikson (FLECH) being Flech Paper Products to provide wholesale picture framers with custom matboard converting services

2000

Flech purchases first Parry laminator and begins manufacturing own line of matboard

2002

Flech expands converting capacity with additional laminators and 7th bevel cutter added to line

2004

Stephen Echikson and Douglas Kandel join the family business

2007

Flech acquires Nadelman Mfg, expanding product offering to include custom easel backs

2008

Flech enters the printing and signage market with the acquisition of American Cardboard

2009

Rupaco principals join Flech to enable expansion into retail art supply business

2016

Flech expands easel back operations with the acquisition of Quality Easel

2017

The original iFrame is designed and launched on Amazon, Flech’s first step into consumer products

2019

Flech expands into commercial art and picture framing with the acquisition of Global Art (Baffour)

2020

Stays open trough Covid to service our customers despite supply chain & transportation challenges

2023

FContinued expansion of offering to meet our changing customers’ needs

A NOTE TO OUR VISITORS FROM THE FOUNDER (from 2010)

After over 40+ years in the paperboard industry, I experienced many types of paperboard suppliers, from larger cost-competitive companies to smaller service-oriented ones.  I decided to start-up my own company that could offer customers the benefits of BOTH: the competitive pricing of larger suppliers with the unbeatable service of smaller ones. 

Many customers have responded to this philosophy by making Flech a trusted partner…some even call us their “secret weapon!”  We would welcome the chance to prove to you that Flech could be your secret weapon too.  Please contact us today to learn how.

Sincerely,

Joseph Kandel

Founder
Flech Paper Products

Unparalleled Service

One-Stop Shop

Flexibility

Expertise

Joe’s message still guides us today.  Let us know how we can help you.