Corporate Information
The GSG Group began 1991 with the establishment of its flagship company, GSG Industries, the handmade paper company. Producing handmade Paper,cards and envelopes, display sheets using indigenous Philippine fibers. Foremost of these fibers is abaca, touted to be one of the strongest fibers in the world, and in which its virgin pulp is the base upon which all GSG handmade papers made from.
In 1997, a new company was formed to advance the vision of producing natural abaca papers, albeit in its more price-competitive form, in the establishment of GSG Industrial Corporation with its specialty machine-milled abaca papers.
In 2003, Flora Weaves was established to take the abaca paper yet a step further. Weaving abaca paper with cotton thread and sinamay, Flora Weaves extends the use of paper to a whole new dimension opening a world of infinite design possibilities.
Awards and accolades
G-Mark Asean design selection awardee for abaca twine balls
Multiple awardee CITEM Katha awards
1997 Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry awardee for Countryside Developer of the Year
1998 Golden Shell Awardee for product excellence
GSG Industries
A family company established on 08 August 1991 by Geoffrey S. Gonzales with son Tony, who was the first Designer of its handmade papers and gave the company its creative direction, and daughter Gigi, who provided discipline to the vision of the company's creators.
Today it continues its tradition of producing its uniquely Filipino handmade papers under the directorship of Randy Gonzales, with Gigi Gonzales as Marketing and Creative Director along with 120 staff and workers in its administrative, production and production support teams.
The handmade paper mill is situated in Barrio Arimbay, Legaspi City, Albay in the Bicol Region, an area in the Philippines known for its treasure trove of indigenous Philippine fibers. Foremost of these fibers is abaca, touted to be one of the strongest fibers in the world, and which virgin pulp is the base upon which all GSG handmade papers are produced.
Celebrating the wealth of these indigenous Philippine fibers and natural resources, the GSG Industries handmade papers are rich in textures of abaca, salago, banana, coconut coir and palm, rice straw and rice hull, leaves of mango and tamarind and madre de cacao; and designed in a wide range of colors that is evocative of vibrant Filipino fiestas. Good design is a vital element for the products of GSG Industries, and each sheet of paper is an affirmation of both the artists passion and his respect for the truth and integrity of his natural media.
Plant Location : Barrio Arimbay, Legaspi City, Albay, Philippines
Products
- Handmade Paper Wrapping Sheets and Textured Pulp Papers
- Handmade Paper Long Sheets and Baby Long Sheets for Wall Display
- Handmade Paper Cards and Envelopes
- Handmade Paper Two-Tone Stationery Sheets and Envelopes
GSG Industrial Corporation
Established in 1997 with the vision of creating an all-natural, tree-free paper using a cost-effective industrial process that dramatically reduces the price of its product and makes it more competitive in the world market. The GSG Industrial Corporation abaca paper is still made from 100% virgin abaca pulp, or with inclusions of other natural fibers for substance and design, and strongly retains the integrity of its handmade paper counterpart.
Plant Location Barrio Cale, Tiwi, Albay, Philippines
Products
- Specialty machine-milled Abaca Papers in a variety of thicknesses, from tissue packaging to gift wrapping, available in continuous rolls and cut sheet sizes.
- Abaca Paper Twine and Paper Rope
- Laser printable two-sided abaca paper for stationery and envelopes
- Single color pure abaca paper for notebook and scrapbooks
Flora Weaves
Established by Gigi Gonzales in 2003 to expand the use of abaca paper into a more creatively flexible material for a variety of uses. Woven Abaca Paper combines the traditional Bicolano craft of handlooming, this time using paper as warp and natural fiber or cotton thread as weft.
Harnessing the skills of Albay womenfolk and combining fibers with abaca paper, Flora Weaves creates a new dimension to paper that extends its application into not just packaging products, but lending itself a perfect material for houseware and tabletop accessories, window blinds, cushions and seat upholstery fabric, and even material for fashion items such as bags and shoes.
Plant Location : Barrio Arimbay, Legaspi City, Albay, Philippines
Products
- Flat weaves of abaca paper and sinamay
- Handwoven paper and cotton thread or sinamay for wall hangings, placemats and runners, ribbons and specialty packaging.
- Lifestyle products