1972 - we introduced our Rainbow® colors from our manufacturing facility in Lancaster, Massachusetts 1979 – we launched our Rainbow® coated family of products with the acquisition of Narragansett Coated Paper in Pawtucket, Rhode Island 1985 – we moved from Lancaster to a larger facility in Lunenburg, Massachusetts to accommodate business growth 1991 – we expanded the Lunenburg facility 1995 – we expanded the Pawtucket facility 2001 – we further expanded the Pawtucket facility Since our inception in 1972, Ecological Fibers, Inc under our Rainbow® trademark has remained committed to protecting the environment. As our record shows, Ecological Fibers operates one of the cleanest and safest coating facilities world-wide. As early as 1985, Ecological Fibers pioneered water-based acrylic technologies while others continued with the traditional solvent coatings. In the face of market pressure for fashion-trendy products, Ecological Fibers selected and designed Rainbow® products to meet or exceed environmental, health and safety standards. Ecological Fibers has remained committed not only to protecting the environment, but also to ensuring the health and safety of our most valued assets: our employees and customers. Today Ecological Fibers globally supplies Rainbow® covering materials using clean state-of-the-art technology to supply the book, stationery, packaging and security document industries. As a result, we proudly affirm: Clean process water is discharged from our manufacturing facilities Recovered coating waste materials are creatively recycled as an ingredient in potting soil Recyclable scrap paper is recycled to manufacture new raw materials Non-recyclable waste materials are converted to energy by incineration Ecological Fibers has been recognized by the United States Government as an innovator and leader in the manufacture of book covering materials. An honorary environmental award was received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on their 25th celebration of Earth Day. We continue to stand by our initial pledge – To aggressively explore and evaluate alternative environmentally responsible resources To employ only ecologically sound manufacturing processes To provide a healthy and safe work environment for our employees To manufacture environmentally safe products for our customers In summary, Ecological Fibers was founded on cutting edge environmental policies and principles. While continuing to lead the world with new and innovative Rainbow® products, we remain steadfast to these commitments by providing our customers Environmentally Sound Covering Solutions. Home       About       Products       Applications       Why Ecological Fibers?       News & Events       Contact ecologicalfibers, inc. ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND COVER SOLUTIONS 40 Pioneer Drive  •  Lunenburg, Massachusetts 01462 USA  •  Tel (978) 537-0003  •  Fax (978) 537-2238 730 York Avenue  •  Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02861 USA  •  Tel (401) 725-9700  •  Fax (401) 724-4970 admin login