Fischer Paper Opens New Antioch Headquarters, Adds Area Jobs

ANTIOCH, IL — Fischer Paper Products, a business that has operated in Antioch for nearly 50 years, celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters earlier this month.

In a news release, the company said its new headquarters, located at 1301 Gregory Drive, is made up of a 162,000 square-foot building that incorporates both administrative offices and manufacturing.

Owner and President Joshua Fischer said the building combines two arms of the company that were formerly housed in separate buildings. It also incorporates updated technology.

“Bringing together our entire business under one roof has been an important long-term goal for our company that will result in streamlined processes and a stronger team dynamic. To see it all come together as one cohesive unit has been much anticipated and truly moving,” Fischer said in a statement. “The new products and technology that we have incorporated into the facility will not only benefit our clients, but our employees as well. We look forward to seeing the positive effect that this new building will have on our business and the Antioch community.”

Fischer Paper Products specializes in creating paper items for the food service industry, including specialty bags, wraps, liners, napkin rings and more, according to the release. The company has been producing its wares in Antioch since 1972.

Fischer said it is looking to hire more than a dozen new employees this year. It also hopes to grow its team of more than 100 employees by 10 percent each year for the next five to ten years, according to the release.

"We have appreciated the chance to work with Fischer Paper to launch this project,"Antioch Mayor Lawrence Hanson said in a statement. "It has been exciting to watch the new building take shape, knowing it will create cutting-edge space for more high-quality jobs right here in Antioch.”

Fischer celebrated a soft opening in November when the company first began moving into the new headquarters and a grand opening on Jan. 11.