Keyes Fibre Corporation is a leading provider of molded fibre packaging to the fruit, egg and wine industries. The company's headquarters and operations are located in Wenatchee, Washington.
History: Keyes Fibre has operated its facility in Wenatchee since 1950. It has been known by several names over the years, including Friday Pack, Pacific Pulp Molding, Great Northwest Fibre; and has been owned by major corporations such as Arcata, Keyes Fibre Company, Van Leer Holding, Huhtamaki and The Chinet Company.
In July of 2001 the business was sold by Huhtamaki to the local management team, in partnership with Prospect Partners of Chicago, Illinois. The purchase included rights to the Keyes Fibre name, which originated with Keyes Fibre Company which was founded in Shawmut, Maine in 1903.
In May of 2004, the interest of Prospect Partners was purchased by Tricor Pacific Capital.
Spring Cushion ® Brand leadership: Spring Cushion® is one of the most trusted and respected brands in the segment in which it competes, fruit packaging.
Molded fibre innovation: With multiple product launches since 1998, Keyes Fibre has differentiated itself as the segment leader in molded fiber fruit packaging. The company was the first and only company to develop and manufacture a complete line of Euro Trays® in the United States. Additional new lines such as Mark VI™ trays for the 30 x 40 platform, FibreSoft™ trays for pears, and Black Euro Trays® for specialty retailing have been recent launches.
Stable and productive Manufacturing Capabilities: A fixture in Central Washington for over fifty years, the Keyes Fibre plant was completely upgraded in 1993 to the most recent level of productive efficiency. The plant's 65 employees average 12.8 years of molded fiber experience and are the most capable and efficient workforce in the industry.
Distribution Strength: Longstanding relationships with key industry distributors give Keyes Fibre the stability to retain its leadership position.



