About our Paper & Party Products

ABOUT US Lombard The Paper People currently supplies hospitality food packaging products, party products and holds exclusive licenses for visual display merchandise for events. We are proud to say that we have never changed our attitude or taken anything for granted. Over the years our customer list has grown to like a Who’s Who’s list of Australian Commerce. We believe that we have set the standard of service that others aspire to. COMPANY HISTORY Established 1967, we at Lombard The Paper People are proud to be one of the few 3rd generation family owned companies operating in Australia today. In 1967, Alexander and Madeline Lombard with their son Claude established Lombard The Paper People from their home in Boxhill. From the beginning, Lombard The Paper People revolutionised the paper and party products industry by pioneering new methods and practices that have now become industry standard. Amongst our achievements we were the first company within the industry to employ female sales representatives and have been at the forefront of addressing environmental concerns, whilst supporting causes, such as ”Save The Whale”. By 1988 the business had grown to such an extent that a larger facility was required, resulting in the relocation to a 5 acre Head Office in Melbourne. With branches in Queensland, New South Wales, Western Australia as well as many Retail Outlets nationally. OLYMPIC GAMES 2000 When Sydney was awarded the 2000 Olympic Games, Lombard The Paper People was the natural choice to undertake the exclusive distribution of paper products including food packaging and rest room requirements for the 5 million visitors. We distributed 120 million items in 40 days, no other company in the world has ever achieved such a comprehensive result. THE 2005 LOMBARD FIRE On November 12th 2004 Lombard The Paper's People Head Office experienced the largest fire in Melbourne. The head office, distribution centre and main retail outlet were all lost. Lombard had occupied this building for 14 years. Twisted Metal from the intense heat of the fire The day after...still smouldering The Brave fire fighters that tried to save the building and Harry the Cockatoo that lived in the Flemington showroom   INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT LOMBARD THE PAPER PEOPLE -  Established 1967 -  Australian Owned family company -  Quality is our first  priority -  Our buying power ensures value for money -  National distribution with branches in every state -  7 day operation -  Exclusive licences gives our customer access to major events -  13 Retail Outlets / Party Shops stocked with packaging, party and event products -  Environmental expertise -  Our loyalty and commitment to our customers ensures mutual success     RECOVERY "OUT OF THE FIRE" - BRW MAGAZINE ARTICLE  "CLICK" BELOW TO READ ABOUT LOMBARD THE PAPER PEOPLE'S RECOVERY - As seen in BRW Magazine THE BIG BLUE - HERALD SUN ARTICLE "CLICK" BELOW TO READ ABOUT LOMBARD THE PAPER PEOPLE'S NEW HEAD OFFICE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTRE