Founded on March 1, 1930, by Richard and Amelia Abrams in Seattle, WA, West Coast Paper (now WCP Solutions) started by supplying paper, twine, and other packaging materials to merchants in Pike Place Market and the International District.
Explore our interactive timeline—it brings WCP’s history to life, showcasing the culture and key moments that have shaped who we are today. From a three-person operation to a third-generation, family-owned company with hundreds of employees, our story is one of growth, innovation, and dedication to local service.
Explore our journey and see how far we’ve come—then stick with us as we set our sights on 100 years and beyond!
To celebrate our 95th Anniversary, we sat down with our owner, Teresa Russell, and executive leadership team—Amy Swanson, Ed Allen, and Jon Thompson—to reflect on WCP’s journey, from our founding in 1930 to today. They talk about our history, strong company culture, what we do, industry changes, how we’ve evolved to support customers, and what we hope to see next as we approach 100 and beyond.