Get to Know Duffy Box
The History of Duffy Box & Recycling
How did Duffy Box & Recycling grow, organically, from a pick up truck in Paterson, New Jersey to one of the largest used box dealers and recyclers in the country?
Work hard, Stay humble. Keep it simple.
And always focus on the client first.
This is the 93 year story of exceptional people providing extraordinary service to remarkable clients.
1930
Survival breeds innovation. In the middle of a devastating depression, FP Duffy refurbishes & resells wooden textile crates.
1939
1946
James Moran marries Mary Duffy & joins the company after he returns home from the war.
1951
During the Korean War, F.P. builds a warehouse on 2nd Ave in Paterson, NJ. Duffy Box exists in that building until 1986.
1953
James Moran takes over at the helm as President. Sons Frederick Duffy Moran & James Moran II both join the team as the family tradition continues.
1960's
Frederick Duffy Moran leads the era of innovation and expansion. He transforms Duffy Box from a local recycler for small businesses into a regional service provider for Fortune 500 corporations.
1970's
Frederick’s sons start learning the business by sorting boxes.
1980's
On college break the sons start loading, driving, & unloading the trucks. Duffy Box starts selling baled scrap cardboard to be recycled.
1986
James Moran invests his life savings in the future and builds a facility in Lincoln Park, NJ which is still operational today.
1990's
The sons graduate from college and go to work growing the family business. The decision is made to start investing in a fleet of 18 wheeler trucks.
2001
Duffy Box makes it’s first expansion opening south of New Jersey in Taneytown, MD
2006
Duffy Box & Recycling opens in Greensboro, NC & starts servicing companies as a full service recycling provider.
2007
Duffy Box’s 4th distribution center opens in the Chicago, IL area.
2011
Duffy Box’s 5th distribution center opens in the St. Louis, MO area.
Today
Growth accelerates as companies realize the Duffy Box Program is a win-win for them both monetarily & environmentally.
Since 1930 we’ve stayed true to our core beliefs while delivering exceptional service to our clients and community. Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey, and we hope that you’ll continue to be a part of our story.
Today's Leadership
We have been in the recycling business all of our lives. As our company continues to grow, we strive for innovative solutions in technological implementation as well as personal relationships. This is who we are and what we do. We look forward to doing business with you.
Frederick Duffy Moran
President/CEO
Fred has over 55 years experience in the recycling/refuse industry, and is responsible for the company’s longevity and success as he transitioned Duffy Box from a local recycler for small businesses into a regional service provider for Fortune 500 corporations. Fred has been instrumental in passing on to his sons the values, ethics and skills necessary to prepare Duffy Box for the next wave of industry changes and the long-term vision of becoming a national service provider for Duffy Box’s existing customer base and beyond.