ABOUT US

CRAFTING EXCELLENCE SINCE 1902

For over a century, Peterboro Matboards has been crafting high-quality matboards for picture framers, artists, photographers, museums, and galleries worldwide. Our family-owned and operated business is rooted in tradition and driven by innovation. As a full-line manufacturer, we produce every level of matboard quality in a wide range of design styles, all made with care and an ongoing commitment to excellence. 

Whether you’re framing an original masterpiece or a cherished memory, Peterboro Matboards provides the products and support customers need to elevate their most important framing projects.

A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP AND A VISION FOR THE FUTURE

INNOVATION

Working closely with our on-staff engineers, Peterboro is continuously refining our manufacturing processes to enhance product performance and efficiency. Our state-of-the-art facility utilizes advanced technologies, including AI-powered quality control systems, to ensure precision and identify opportunities for further improvement. By integrating these advancements, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of matboard manufacturing for the benefit of our customers and the art they protect.

QUALITY

For Peterboro, quality isn’t just a standard – it’s the driving force behind everything we do. From sourcing raw materials to extensive internal laboratory testing and final inspection, our robust quality program ensures that every matboard we produce meets, and often exceeds, industry benchmarks such as the Professional Picture Framers Association & Fine Art Trade Guild (PPFA, FATG) standards. We’re also proud to offer our flagship Museum (100% cotton) line of products, which are made in-house, and individually PAT certified through the Image Permanence Institute of Technology at RIT, providing the highest level of protection for your most valued works.

SERVICE

With decades of experience and in-depth product knowledge, we believe in building lasting relationships. Our hands-on approach ensures that our customers always have the support they need to succeed.

OUR HISTORY

1902

Founded as Turner Bros in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada.

1902

1924

Turner Brothers acquires Card and Paper Works Limited adding price cards, illustration and canvas boards, as well as matboards to its product range.

1924

1932

Entered a Joint Venture with National Card and Mat of California allowing for further North American distribution.

1932

1979

Reincorporated as Peterboro Cardboards Limited

1979

2001

Alan Yaffe (a Canadian picture framer) buys Peterboro Cardboards Ltd.

2001

2002

Alan begins to revamp manufacturing techniques and raw materials. The entire Peterboro line of products is re-engineered and revitalized.

2002

2004

Peterboro begins to build new computer operated machines that drastically increase production.

2004

2014

Alan’s son, Steve, joins the Peterboro team, bringing his experience as a published photographer to enhance the company’s creative direction while immersing himself in the fundamentals of production, materials, automation, operations, and distribution.

2014

2025

Ongoing improvements are made to enhance product quality, including the integration of AI systems for advanced quality monitoring.

2025

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At Peterboro Matboards, we are committed to excellence, with every product in our line meeting or exceeding the standards established by the Professional Picture Framers Association (PPFA) for its respective category. The PPFA Comparative Matboard Standards set the industry’s most rigorous benchmarks for matboard quality and preservation, ensuring that materials meet strict criteria for protection and longevity.