About Us

How we built our

Family Business of 98 Years

Cottrell Paper Company, a family-owned and operated business, has a rich history in the paper manufacturing industry. It was founded in 1926 by a Massachusetts man and his two sons, Frank Cottrell Sr., Frank Cottrell Jr., and James Cottrell. Since its inception, the company has been located in Rock City Falls, New York, where it has been producing high-grade electrical insulating papers.
Cottrell Paper Company continues to uphold its strong family values and dedication to the community, striving to build a robust community through solid performance and a dedicated workforce. The company’s commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has helped it remain a leader in the “Rag & Kraft” electrical insulation paper industry.  If you are interested on more information on our high-grade electrical insulating, specialty paper, visit us at www.cottrellpaper.com for more information.  

Now in our fourth generation, we decided to develop a unique product and brand that we felt could grow the company for decades to come. This is when the 100% hemp paper was developed and the MILL26 brand was founded.  We specialize in doing what other paper manufacturers cannot and that is why we have been successful over the past 4 generations.  Our vast knowledge of paper manufacturing allowed us to use our proven technology to manufacture the nicest machine made 100% hemp paper the world has ever seen.

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Innovation with MILL26

Now in our fourth generation, we’ve embraced innovation by launching a unique product line under the MILL26 brand. We developed a 100% hemp paper that sets new standards in the industry, leveraging our extensive expertise and advanced technology in paper-making with the remarkable quality of hemp.

Our latest venture reflects our commitment to growth and excellence in the paper industry while positioning us for continued success in the years to come.

Hemp Paper – A More Earth-Conscious Paper Product

Our ability to create top-quality hemp paper showcases our ongoing dedication to pushing the boundaries of paper manufacturing. But it also allows us to help the world reimagine what paper can be and how it can be kinder to the environment we all share.

We fully believe that by utilizing hemp, a sustainable and eco-friendly raw material, we are helping to reshape the paper industry and promote environmental responsibility. Hemp is sturdier than wood paper, more reusable, and water-resilient, but also a raw material more easily reproduced than trees that can take decades to grow.

The Cottrell Paper Company and Mill26 Commitment

The thread of innovative earth-consciousness, valuing family and community, and taking care of our customers remains at the heart of everything we do as a company nearly 100 years since our ancestors started. Using hemp—a plant well-respected for its sustainable properties in the paper industry—is just one more way we remain committed to our original mission.

So, come on in, take a look around at who we are and what we’re about. We’re glad you are here, and we’re eager to share our meticulously crafted paper products with the world. We’re even more eager to take a step in the right direction by using hemp to revolutionize the paper industry at Mill26 and pioneer the way for a more environmentally friendly paper industry.

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