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The C.M. Paula Company was founded in 1958 by Charles McCullough as a small greeting card supplier and evolved into a leading developer and marketer of greeting cards, stationery and novelty products. In January 2005, the company completed a strategic transition from a supplier of consumer products to a management company of multi-faceted marketing firms. The initial acquisitions included two companies with unique product offerings that were poised for growth.
Today, C.M. Paula is a privately held holding company pursuing an investment model to purchase, grow and, preferably, hold profitable business ventures. The company’s seasoned team manages a well-balanced portfolio with the precision and excellence that continues to bolster and strengthen our impeccable reputation. Our expertise, combined with our integrity, and family approach to investing, makes us a reputable partner to business owners, management teams and the financial community.
Mission Statement:
C.M. Paula is a second generation, family-owned holding company dedicated to supporting the diverse companies we buy, hold, and grow so that they and their associates can flourish, as well as to empowering each company to be a reliable supplier of unique, high-quality products and services.
Vision:
We are committed to the improvement of the human condition. The world is ever-changing, but our dedication to elevating the lives of people—our associates, those who work for our customers, those who purchase and use our products, and those in our community—remains consistent.
Values:
In 2023, in order to accommodate the rapid growth of all three companies housed in the corporation’s headquarters building in Mason, OH, CM Paula expanded its facility to add 36,000 square feet of workspace. This facilitated the move of all Remtec production into this dedicated workspace, while also providing for additional warehouse space in the original building for GeoCentral and Up With Paper. Consistent with CM Paula’s mission, the new roof is covered with a 550-panel solar array, making CM Paula the first 100% solar powered business in Mason.
See us on WLWT News 5, with our CEO George White discussing our commitment to environmental sustainability.
Additional press coverage can be found in the Cincinnati Business Courier and the Mason Business News.
In 2019, GeoCentral launched Shoppe Geo, a lifestyle brand focusing on holistic well-being, home décor, and gifts infused with positivity. This direct-to-consumer line is tailored to people who share a love for the Earth’s natural luxuries, presented with a chic and sophisticated aesthetic.
In 2014, C.M. Paula completed the acquisition of Remtec Automation, LLC. Remtec delivers cost-effective robotic systems and integrated automation for robotic palletizing and depalletizing, robotic case packing, robotic picking, and robotic material handling applications. Founded in 1981, Remtec has installed over 500 robotic systems and has acquired a reputation as a leader among robotic system integrators, providing automated solutions for the automotive, aerospace, consumer products, and other industries.
In 2012, C.M. Paula completed the acquisition of Art Technologies, a further diversification for the company into the manufacturing sector. Founded in 1969, Art Technologies is a global supplier of thrust bearings and precision metal stamping components for the automotive, energy, aviation and appliance industries. In 2016 Art Technologies was renamed ART Metals Group to better reflect the more diversified metal stamping, coining and assembly capabilities of the firm.
In 2008, the company acquired GeoCentral, a leading supplier of gift and novelty products in the geological, educational and souvenir markets. Founded in 1978, GeoCentral has maintained its market leadership position with products featuring rocks, fossils and other geological artifacts, while also forging a leadership role in holistic, home, and packaged goods. The company’s beautiful earthly goods are available in thousands of specialty retailers nationwide.
In April, 2005, the company acquired Up With Paper, the world’s leading marketer of pop-up greeting cards and dimensional stationery products. Since joining the CM Paula family, Up With Paper, originally founded in 1978, has enjoyed significant growth, dramatically increasing sales and retail accounts, and its unique pop-up cards may be found in leading retailers around the world.
The Company first acquired Champion Sales & Marketing, a leading designer and distributor of innovative licensed sports products. Champion’s line features products from the National Football League, Major League Baseball, NCAA and other popular sports licenses sold in over 4000 retail outlets. Champion was sold in 2012 as part of CM Paula’s strategy to reduce reliance on consumer products in favor of further diversification.
The C.M. Paula Company was founded in 1958 as a small greeting card supplier and evolved into a leading developer and marketer of greeting cards, stationery and novelty products.
While open to opportunities wherever they can be found, C.M. Paula is currently not interested in acquiring the following types of companies:
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