History

Our Heritage

Marietta Corporation began with a cabbage farmer who had an innovative idea. Manny Siegle, of Marietta, N.Y., went to Europe in the 1970s in search of sauerkraut packing equipment. After purchasing the equipment, Siegle discovered that as the sauerkraut was being packaged, strings of sauerkraut interfered with the machine’s sealing process. As Siegle searched for another commercial application for the machine, he discovered that packaging amenity-size personal care products was the perfect use for his new equipment. Siegle’s discovery launched the guest amenities industry in the United States and propelled Marietta Corporation to the forefront of the personal care packaging industry.

History of Marietta

1976
Marietta Packaging Company becomes incorporated in New York State
1986
Marietta Packaging Company changes its name to Marietta Corporation
Marietta becomes a publicly traded company with its stock listed on the NASDAQ
1989
Marietta Corporation acquires the American Soap Company, Inc. in Olive Branch, Mississippi
1990
Marietta Corporation acquires the Hospitality Amenities Group (a division of Canada Packers, Inc.)
Marietta forms Marietta Canada, Inc. in Etobicoke, Ontario
1996
BFMA Holding Corporation acquires all Marietta stock. The company again becomes privately owned.
2004
Marietta is sold to ARES Management, LLC.
2010
Marietta and ADA Cosmetics International expand their business in the worldwide amenity market through the founding of the Global Hospitality Alliance.