In the second half of the 19th century, on the territory of the Novgorod province, one of the leading industries was forestry, pulp and paper and woodworking, which employed more than two thirds of all workers in the province.

In 1888, not far from the district center of Borovichi, on the banks of the Velgiyka River, Furman S.S.'s factory began to work. for the production of wood pulp and wrapping paper.

All the historical cataclysms and upheavals have gone through the factory together with the whole country. The First World War, the October Revolution, the Great Patriotic War, devastation and restoration. The difficult 90s did not pass by and "Velgia". The factory was teetering on the brink of bankruptcy, everything led to the termination of the enterprise. There were massive cuts in personnel, curtailment of production, reduction of assortment, the factory operated on a barter basis. But thanks to the efforts of a close-knit team of workers, headed by General Director Viktor Viktorovich Chernikov, they survived and survived. The year 2014 starts with a difficult start, due to the difficult international situation on the market, there is a decline in consumer demand. But nevertheless, the number of employees at the enterprise exceeded 300 people, pushing back the times in history, when the team was reduced to 190 people. The factory is rightfully one of the most prosperous enterprises in Borovichi, it is gradually, but constantly increasing production volumes. Today the enterprise has the opportunity to modernize equipment, update transport, improve the territory, repair and improve the workshops.

The range of napkins and toilet paper, paper towels has been updated and expanded, the production of moisture-resistant and waxed paper for packaging has been mastered, the production of toilet coatings and other products in demand in the consumer market has been launched. The production of various types of paper products is increasing, while the factory puts the satisfaction of consumer needs in the first place due to the high quality of the product and its affordability.

Delivery of paper products is carried out to all regions of the Russian Federation and countries of near and far abroad.

AO "Belgian Paper Mill" annually participates in all all-Russian fairs and exhibitions, increases production volumes and contributes to the socio-economic development of the city of Borovichi. The highest demands are placed on daily consumption items. The products of our company have sanitary and epidemiological conclusions, certificates of conformity and are completely safe for human health.