About Enterprise Paper

Our Story

Enterprise Paper is a privately-owned Canadian company that was founded in 1973.

Enterprise Paper is a wholesale distributor of paper, packaging and cleaning products.
The focus of the Company has not changed since its inception: quality products at competitive pricing and superior service. Customers rely on our service, and with this, we aim to earn each customer’s loyalty and partnership for the benefit of everyone.

Enterprise Paper services British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan through its four Western Canadian distribution branches. In addition, through national affiliations and partnerships, we are able to service all of Canada.

We maintain one of Western Canada’s most comprehensive paper, packaging and cleaning product inventories. We offer new and innovative packaging ideas, competitive pricing, and knowledgeable staff. We proudly provide friendly and reliable service, which every customer should expect. We are a service-oriented company whose goal is to provide all of our customers with the tools and support to successfully run their businesses.

We are strongly entrepreneurial and we know that our success depends on anticipating customers’ needs and delivering both meaningful and lasting solutions.
Our company has experienced astonishing growth over the last decade. This growth is attributable to our abilities to provide innovative products and services that make a difference for our customers, the support of our vendors, and most importantly, our ability to attract, develop, and retain a base of employees that reflects the diversity of our communities.

Mission Statement

At Enterprise Paper, we strive to deliver quality products at competitive pricing, with superior service, through our diverse team of talented and dedicated employees. We are committed to long-term success, through building and sustaining relationships, and by adapting and evolving with our customers in various markets.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to grow beyond our Canadian roots, leading the industry in workplace excellence, and being the most trusted partner that delivers effective solutions.

Our Values

Enterprise Paper thrives through dedicated people, strong partnerships, and a commitment to continuous improvement—delivering personalized service that drives our customers’ success.

Our Employees

Our success and strength come from our people, who are, and will always be, our greatest assets. We embrace the diversity and longevity of our extraordinary people and we pride ourselves on the importance of employee development, growth, and retention.

Building Partnerships

At Enterprise Paper, we are built on the foundation of loyal partnerships and collaborations with both our customers and suppliers, because when our partners succeed, we succeed. By committing to these partnerships, we are able to adapt quickly to changing needs and meet our customers’ unique requirements.

Commitment to Improvement

We believe that always trying to learn, seeking out new opportunities, and continually improving, are the key ingredients to being a successful company. We are committed to asking the questions, empowering our people, and continuously looking to find better ways of doing things.

Service Excellence

At Enterprise Paper, we are committed to delivering personalized service that sets us apart from our competition. We achieve this by actively listening to our customers. By understanding their unique needs and collaborating with them, we are able to develop tailored solutions that enable them to run their businesses more effectively and more efficiently. As a result, we become a trusted partner in their ongoing success.

Our Environmental Commitment

Enterprise Paper recognizes the importance of sustainable practices and we are committed to continually improving our environmental impact. As a leading packaging distributor, we believe it is our responsibility to both promote environmentally friendly packaging options and prioritize sourcing from manufacturers that share in these values. We have been a leader in transitioning our customers to changing packaging options, responding to government bans on a single-use plastic products, and following the practices of the Canadian Plastics Pact to help reduce plastic packaging waste.

Actions taken by Enterprise Paper include:

Recycling of all stretch films and pallet wrap from incoming shipments;
Reducing landfill waste by donating damaged pallets for re-purposing into new furniture products;
Implementing a vehicle fleet tracking system to reduce idling and to optimize maintenance;
Using sensors with LED lighting in our buildings, to reduce energy consumption and extend the lifespan of light bulbs.
Continually working with our customers to reduce the number of deliveries by consolidating their orders;
Encouraging and assisting our customers and suppliers to move away from paper documentation to electronic documentation;
Updating our procedures and correspondences to use less paper.

Frequently asked questions, answered.

Who is Enterprise Paper?

Enterprise Paper is a Canadian owned company that was founded in 1973.
The focus of the company has not changed since the inception; quality products at competitive pricing and superior service. Service is an important part of a successful business and customers’ rely on service and with this, comes loyalty and a partnership that is important to all of us.

What does Enterprise Paper do?

Enterprise Paper is a wholesale distributor of paper, packaging and cleaning products.

Where is Enterprise Paper located?

Enterprise Paper has four facilities and they are located in Coquitlam, BC; Parksville, BC; Calgary, AB; and Edmonton, AB.

What areas does Enterprise Paper service?

Enterprise Paper services British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. With help from our buying group, Balpex, we are also able to service the rest of Canada.

Is Enterprise Paper affiliated with any other companies?

We are affiliated with a buying group called Balpex. Presently Balpex is made up of 47 independent companies with over 80 distribution centres spread across the country doing more than $ 1 billion dollars in sales, employing 2000 people and serve more than 500,000 customers. From Newfoundland to Vancouver Island the Balpex group is present in the largest urban centres with a network of top line distributors who serve the farthest regions in the country. Our members are capable of managing national/regional accounts.

What market segments does Enterprise Paper serve?

The market segments that we serve are Accommodation, Cleaning Supplies, Food Packaging, Food Service, Grocery Management, Health Care, Industrial Packaging, and Property Management.

What types of Items does Enterprise Paper carry?

We carry paper and plastic packaging, towels and tissue as well as cleaning supplies and so much more.

How much inventory does Enterprise Paper carry?

Enterprise Paper carries on average over 18,000 different items.

What are Enterprise Paper’s concerns on environmental issues?

Enterprise Paper is committed to reducing our impact on the environment. We have several solutions in operation.

Reducing waste is just the beginning; Enterprise Paper recycles our entire plastic stretch film and pallet wrap on our incoming shipments; this packaging material is reclaimed and recycled.

Enterprise Paper has continually been working with our suppliers to eliminate unnecessary transit packaging and to utilize reusable packaging.

How do I place an order?

We have many options for our customers, calling direct to our knowledgeable customer service team, faxing, e-mail and online ordering, we also have EDI. Please call your nearest Enterprise Paper location for more information.

Does Enterprise Paper use electronic commerce to facilitate order processing and shipping?

Enterprise Paper has many format options of Electronic Interchange. Standard formats supported include ANSI X.12- and XML-based transaction sets. Many forms of proprietary file formats are utilized at the specific request of customers.

Enterprise Paper offers an online ordering option. We believe that e-commerce allows our customers to connect faster, it also allows our customers to check on item pricing and view their order history.