B&F

Talofa lava - hello! Did you remember that today is a holiday?

We’re saying ‘thank you, King Charles III’, but today is also Samoan Independence Day and part of Samoan Language Week. That makes today a very special celebration for our Samoan colleagues and customers.

Whatever the reason for your holiday today, enjoy your day off in whatever way works for you.

The B&F crew are out of the warehouses, trucks and offices too, but if you need us, you can still message us or visit our website; we’ll be back refreshed and ready to go tomorrow morning. 😊

On Friday we celebrated Soar - one of the true gentlemen and great champions of the New Zealand print industry.

From the proud beginnings of Soar Communications, through to the evolution of , Fred's passion, leadership and forward-thinking approach helped shape generations of print in New Zealand.

At B&F, this tribute feels especially meaningful. Both our companies were built on family foundations - Soar in 1920 and B&F in 1931 - with generations carrying forward the values, relationships and commitment that make family businesses so special.

Over many years, Fred and the SCG team have been much more than valued customers to us - they are trusted partners and friends. We have shared countless conversations, challenges, successes and a genuine love for this industry we are all proud to be part of.

As Fred steps into a well-earned retirement filled with travel, adventure and time to enjoy the next chapter, we simply want to say thank you - for your leadership, generosity, vision, and the lasting impact you have made on New Zealand print.

We wish you safe travels and wonderful adventures ahead, Fred. You leave behind an incredible legacy.

Pictured: Fred Soar, Penelope Savidan, Barry Tripp

We love it when a client says they’re “officially in love with this new option,” and that is exactly what someone recently said about Neo.

A new customer recently reached out with a pressing need for paper, stat!

Our Auckland warehouse team were on the job straight away, delivering a 7km long reel of white Neo 900 mm wide paper, ready to receive creative magic.

We love knowing that it's not just our products, but the efforts of our team that make all the difference, so when you have paper needs, give your B&F rep a call – we have offices in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland.

We know our products will meet your needs, and we’d love to exceed your expectations too.

We have a new member of the B&F Group family! Meet Accolade Packaging, supplier of soft packaging products, equipment and service support.

Accolade Packaging recently joined B&F Papers at our Takanini site, and we can now offer complementary capability, products and services to great Kiwi businesses.

Like B&F, Accolade Packaging is proudly 100% New Zealand owned, and they've been supporting Kiwi businesses develop and deliver their products to local and international markets with fit-for-purpose packaging solutions for over 30 years.

Accolade's magic is flexible packaging options, and the accompanying equipment (including bespoke designs), servicing and printing options. Need heat sealers, barcoding equipment, flexible wrapper printing or replacement equipment parts? Accolade can help.

Like the best of siblings, we're related but unique, and together we're better.