OCB

French rolling paper brand OCB stands for ‘Odet-Cascadec-Bolloré’,  the paper mill in Brittany where the papers were originally made,  and has produced rolling papers since 1918, though the parent Bolloré family paper mill dates all the way back to 1822. OCB was the first brand to introduce a booklet with an integrated cardboard tip strip, and its Premium line uses flax fibre rather than wood pulp. Owned today by Republic Technologies (the same group as Swan and Bryant & May), OCB is one of the strongest mid-premium options on the Irish rolling paper gantry. Newvend supplies OCB wholesale to Irish retailers as part of the Papers & Accessories category, sitting alongside Rizla, Raw and Elements.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does OCB stand for?

OCB stands for ‘Odet-Cascadec-Bolloré’, the paper mill in Brittany, France where the papers were originally made. The brand launched rolling papers in 1918, though the parent Bolloré family paper mill dates back to 1822.

What are the most popular OCB rolling papers?

OCB’s signature ranges include OCB Premium Slim (rice paper), OCB Organic Hemp and OCB X-Pert. The premium line uses flax fibre rather than wood pulp, giving it a distinctive thin, smooth burn that has made OCB a popular step up from mass-market papers.

Who owns OCB today?

OCB is owned by Republic Technologies, the same group behind Swan filters and Bryant & May matches. That makes Republic Technologies one of the largest suppliers to the UK and Irish papers and filters segment.

What OCB products should I stock alongside the papers?

OCB also produces filter tips, filter tubes, rolling machines and rolling trays under the same brand,  a full accessories ecosystem that lets retailers merchandise the OCB brand across the category. Newvend supplies OCB wholesale as part of the wider Papers & Accessories range.