Gould Paper Corporation has acquired Houston, Texas-based Bosworth Papers, Inc. Bosworth, formerly owned by the Jordan family, has distribution facilities in Houston, Austin and San Antonio, in addition to three retail paper stores. Bosworth will continue to operate under its own well-respected name as a division of Gould's Dallas based subsidiary, Western-BRW Paper.

Gould Paper acquired Bosworth Papers, Inc.

12:36 / February 3, 2014

Feb 04, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. Gould Paper Corporation has acquired Houston, Texas-based Bosworth Papers, Inc. Bosworth, formerly owned by the Jordan family, has distribution facilities in Houston, Austin and San Antonio, in addition to three retail paper stores. Bosworth will continue to operate under its own well-respected name as a division of Gould's Dallas based subsidiary, Western-BRW Paper, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Harry E. Gould Jr., Chairman, President and CEO of Gould Paper Corporation stated, "Bosworth Papers has been servicing the Texas market for 90 years and we are extremely pleased to have Bosworth Papers join Gould Paper Corporation. This is a strategic fit for Western-BRW's existing operations and will also provide us with an additional operating location in San Antonio."

Joe Ryan, President of Western-BRW Paper, stated, "The acquisition of Bosworth Papers is highly synergistic and provides significant opportunities for future growth. It will immediately facilitate enhanced customer service, increase our product offerings and provide better mill support for both Bosworth Papers' and Western-BRW's existing customer base."

Joe Jordan, a former owner and principal of Bosworth, will directly manage the company as Vice-President of Bosworth and will report to Mr. Ryan.

Gould Paper Corporation is one of North America's four largest distributors of printing and business papers.

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