Get to Know Us
For over 124 years, manufacturing 100% recycled paper tubes and cores has been more than just our expertise — it’s our passion. Every product we make reflects our commitment to precision, quality, and unmatched service. We take pride in what we do, and it shows in every detail.
Our mission is simple: deliver the best, build trust, and create long-lasting partnerships.
What’s in a Name
Established in 1902, Yazoo Mills Inc. was initially located in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Although the company is now located in New Oxford and Hanover, PA, the name and trademark remain.
Through ongoing growth and investment, Yazoo Mills now operates two advanced facilities and will complete a third in January 2026—expanding our operations to 407,000 square feet.
Board of Directors (left to right): Earl Noel Jr., Winn Eckert, Troy Eckert, Charmian Noel, and Cedric Noel.
Generations of Leadership. Decades of Trust.
Yazoo Mills has proudly remained family-owned and operated, spanning three generations with a fourth poised to carry the legacy forward. From humble beginnings in 1902 to becoming America’s largest independent manufacturer of paper tubes and cores, each generation has strengthened the company through hard work, reinvestment, and a commitment to people and service.
Today, Yazoo’s leadership honors that foundation while preparing the next generation to uphold our tradition of unmatched speed, quality, and reliability—ensuring Yazoo remains strong for decades to come.
Our Mission
To serve small to mid-sized businesses by providing custom paper tubes and cores with responsive service.
Our Vision
To be the preferred manufacturer of custom paper tubes and cores for small to mid-sized businesses.
Our Values
Integrity
Doing the right thing.
Innovation
Being a problem solver.
Collaboration
Working together.
Quality
Having higher standards.
Safety
Built into everything we do.
Yazoo Mills Through the Years
Around 1928, the company moved from Yazoo City to Brooklyn, New York and eventually settled in Hanover, Pennsylvania in 1936. The Lion and Lioness trademark was registered in 1936 and has been used ever since to represent Yazoo’s strength and reliability.
Throughout the early years, Yazoo manufactured mattress cord and florist’s thread for funeral wreaths. After the move to Hanover in 1936, production shifted to balls of kite twine and parcel post twines. During the war, Yazoo produced rope handles for ammunition boxes. In the sixties, the market for string and twines declined and the future looked bleak. The company had also been producing its own cores for kite twine. In 1969, management decided to phase out the twine operations and concentrate entirely on the manufacturing of paper cores to sell to different industries.
Since 1969 and the change of product line to paper tubes and cores, Yazoo has undergone several major expansions.
In 1981, the company moved from Hanover and built a new plant in New Oxford, PA. Over the years, the plant in New Oxford has seen 7 expansions adding space for offices, manufacturing, finished products, and raw materials. With the purchase of adjoining properties, the complex encompasses 9 acres and the facility now totals 150,000 square feet.
In 2012, a 45,000 square foot manufacturing and distribution center was built in Hanover, PA allowing the company to broaden its production capabilities and product lines. The building was constructed of precast concrete wall systems, utilizing the most modern building design available in the market place today. Sustainable design features were incorporated into the building’s architecture and the facility meets LEED certified credentials.
In August of 2015, the first expansion was completed by doubling its sizes in order to facilitate Yazoo’s continued growth rate. Yazoo now operates two facilities totaling 240,000 square feet.
In August of 2018 Yazoo completed the expansion of their second manufacturing facility located in Hanover, PA. The 90,000 square foot facility houses the newest manufacturing technology and provides increased winding capacity to position Yazoo as the industry leader for consistent quality, excellent service and fast turnaround.
Yazoo Mills celebrated its 120th anniversary with another milestone year of expansion and innovation. The company added 60,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space to its Hanover, PA facility and invested in new automated production equipment to improve efficiency and capacity. With these enhancements, Yazoo now operates two state-of-the-art facilities totaling 300,000 square feet and employs more than 200 team members—reinforcing its legacy of quality, innovation, and industry leadership.
Yazoo Mills strengthened its leadership in the paper tube and core industry through major investments in both technology and infrastructure. The company announced a $4 million investment in next-generation high-speed converting lines, facility upgrades, and proprietary scheduling software to improve efficiency and speed to market. Later in the year, Yazoo completed a 3,500-square-foot office expansion at its Hanover facility, adding modern offices, collaborative workspaces, a state-of-the-art conference room, a dedicated health room, and a temperature-controlled breakroom. These advancements reflect Yazoo’s ongoing commitment to innovation, employee well-being, and sustainable growth.
Yazoo Mills completed construction of its 107,000-square-foot Plant 3 facility in Hanover, Pennsylvania, in January 2026. The $14 million investment expands the company’s manufacturing footprint to 407,000 square feet across three facilities and supports continued growth nationwide. Through a phased relocation of equipment and personnel among all three facilities, the new plant was brought online with minimal disruption while creating capacity for future production expansion.
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