Pohlig Brothers Named Medium Business of the Year

Pohlig Brothers, Incorporated, a manufacturer of packaging and cardboard products, was named the 2000 Medium Business of the Year by Chesterfield Economic Development and honored by the Chesterfield Board of Supervisors with its Business Appreciation and Recognition Award at the March 15 board meeting.

The Board of Supervisors recognized the company for its ongoing commitment to its employees and its continuous efforts to improve the quality of products and services to customers.

Pohlig Brothers also was noted for its involvement in many civic activities, including the United Way Campaign, the Greater Richmond Partnership, Chesterfield Business Council, Goodwill Industry Board, the Rotary Club, the Richmond Symphony and Leadership Metro Richmond.

In business for nearly 134 years, Pohlig Brothers currently employs 70 people. Previously operating in Richmond, the company relocated to the Chesterfield County Industrial Park in April 1996.

Pohlig Brothers makes custom-designed rigid and folding paperboard boxes and other paper products. The company also manufactures acid-free boxes sold to the photography, art and museum industries across the United States and exported to Japan and other foreign markets.