The first chipboard carton was produced in England, 1817. At first, paperboards were shipped in bulk and sold from barrels in local neighbourhood stores. However, in the 1860s and 1870s recycled paperboard began to be manufactured in mills, allowing for mass production of paperboards and distribution over a wide area.

How long has chipboard been around?

Particleboard originated in Germany. It was first produced in 1887, when Hubbard made so-called "artificial wood" from wood flour and an adhesive based on albumin, which was consolidated under high temperature and pressure.

When was particleboard first used?

Particle board began entering kitchen cabinetry in the early 1950s due to lumber shortages.