Moulded pulp dishes invented by Martin Keyes

Chinet licensing agreement with Keyes Fibre Co. of Waterville Maine

Canadian Keyes Fibre Company Limited incorporated

Began to produce “Paprus” pie plates & cake circles

New factory operation opened in Hantsport with improved machinery

Became a supplier to self-serve supermarkets of sturdy, inexpensive pulp trays and containers

Backyard BBQ trend led to improvements in Chinet picnic plates. CKF became the leading manufacturer of moulded pulp products in the Canadian market

160 acres of land donated by the Jodrey Family to Nova Scotia to establish Blomidon Provincial Park

John Jodrey appointed as President

Launch of the Royal Chinet line of top quality moulded pulp tableware
New machinery installed to deliver harder & smoother finish

Fast food restaurant chains create demand for single-use tableware

John J. Jodrey appointed as Chairman of the Board

Name changed from Canadian Keyes Fibre Company Limited to the bi-lingual CKF Inc.

Royal Chinet Holly design launched regionally

Microwaveable Royal Chinet launched
Royal Chinet bowls launched

Bruce J. Jodrey appointed as Vice Chairman

Royal Chinet Club Packs launched

John J. Jodrey retired as Chairman of the Board & appointed Honorary Chairman. Bruce J. Jodrey appointed as Chairman and CEO
Royal Chinet Sunglow design pattern launched

Royal Chinet larger 40 count packs launched

Royal Chinet 125 count packs launched

New magazine advertising launched and wins awards from Marketing Magazine, the One Show and the Advertising & Design Club of Canada.

Cape Split on the Blomidon peninsula (700 acres) sold by the Jodrey family to the Nova Scotian government to ensure that it remains as parkland for future generations.

Launch of NEW Celebrations rim design

Royal Chinet logo updated with a red Maple Leaf to celebrate the brand's Canadian roots.