Assemblywoman Mary Beth Walsh (R,C-Ballston) presented a proclamation from the New York State Assembly to Cottrell Paper Company in recognition of its inclusion in the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry. The owners, Jimmy Cottrell and Josh Cottrell, accepted the award during a ceremony. Walsh has previously recognized other local businesses and organizations such as Morris Ford, Curtis Lumber Co., Stewart’s Shops, Bowman Orchards, and Ballston Spa National Bank.
The Historic Business Preservation Registry is managed by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. The program acknowledges businesses that have operated for at least 50 years and have played a role in their community’s history.
“It was an honor to celebrate this well-deserved achievement with Cottrell Paper, especially as they marked their biggest week in sales history this week, too,” said Walsh. “They are customer focused with everything they do. They say it themselves—they’ll design exactly what you need.”
Cottrell Paper has introduced new products such as paper straws and launched Mill 26, a brand selling products made entirely from hemp. According to the company, they are currently the only business in their sector producing 100% heavy hemp paper bags.
“Having held a record of excellence for nearly 100 years and still going strong—now operating seven days a week with 51 employees producing 100,000 to 250,000 pounds of paper per week—is nothing short of remarkable. I wish them all the best and continued success,” concluded Walsh.
