Bear Paper Tube, a Specialty Tube and Core Manufacturer, Partners with Owner Resource Group

Owner Resource Group (ORG) is excited to announce our latest partnership with Bear Paper Tube, LLC, a leading specialty manufacturer of industrial paper tubes and cores based in Dalton, Georgia.

About Bear Paper Tube

Since 2016, Bear Paper Tube has grown to become one of the largest independent paper tube and core manufacturers in the United States. The company serves customers in carpet and flooring, flexible packaging, tape, film, and synthetic turf industries with best-in-class service, consistent quality, and automated production capabilities.

The Partnership

We’ve partnered with co-founders Michael Wise (President) and Brian Clark (VP of Sales), along with their management team, to recapitalize the business and support geographic and end-market expansion. Both founders retain significant ownership stakes and will continue leading the company.

“Michael and Brian have built an impressive business – their commitment to excellence creates a natural fit for our partnership,” said ORG Managing Director Brad Esson. “We see a significant opportunity to accelerate growth initiatives while staying true to the values that have driven their success.”

“Partnering with ORG was an easy decision because they understood our growth mindset and the culture we’ve worked hard to build,” said Brian Clark.

Michael Wise added: “ORG brings the resources and experience to help take our industry-leading capabilities to new geographies and end markets.”

This partnership will enable continued investment in manufacturing capabilities while expanding Bear’s market reach—all while preserving the customer-first culture that defines the company.

For more details, read the full press release here.