Preserving Memories Since 1989: The Legacy of Zetta Florence’s Archival Range
Redefining Preservation Standards: A Legacy of Innovation and Partnership
Since 1989, Zetta Florence has been a home for making, preserving and protecting memories. With the intention of creating forever products that are tested and endorsed archival quality, Zetta Florence was founded by Georgina Knightley 35 years ago.
Georgina innovated the manufacture of archival quality papers and boards in Australia, as all of these products were made in the US or UK markets at extremely high prices. Over years of research and development and working with various Australian and New Zealand mills and convertors, the Zetta Florence brand eventually became synonymous with protecting and storing collections. With the mission of surpassing the international specifications of long-term preservation products and a key focus on education and delivery of materials for cultural heritage preservation, Zetta Florence has maintained relationships with a plethora of museums, galleries and libraries. This innovation ultimately refined the way collections have been stored and presented at a fraction of the previous cost.
With the ambitious goal of providing an affordable range of archival storage and preservation solutions, Zetta Florence has ensured that collections both in Australia and internationally are stored and preserved safely since the start of our journey in 1989. In the early days of Zetta Florence, National Archives of Australia approached Georgina with the ambitious agenda to invent and produce archival paper and boards that would last beyond 500 years. The goal was to deliver archival quality storage products available at an affordable price for all government agencies and the public. Specifically, record creation and storage of the past and future could last beyond 500 years if stored in environmentally stable repositories. In 1996, Zetta Florence launched its first 500 year range of paper, folders and boxes – tested and endorsed by National Archives of Australia.
Our commitment to preservation and quality continues to permeates everything we do.
Now, in 2024, Zetta Florence is celebrating our founding premise.
”To offer tested and endorsed archival quality products which redefines and re-crafts timeless storage and presentation products for important collections.”
Our Signature Collection
It is no secret that Zetta Florence is recognised within Australia and abroad for our signature collection of archival boxes, binders, paper supplies, tissues and tapes. Whether safeguarding family heirlooms or national treasures, our archival products are designed to stand the test of time.
Housed within our dedicated Archive Studio in our Brunswick Street store and available via our online store, our extensive range of archival products continues to grow and flourish.
Protecting
For the past three decades, we have helped customers avoid the natural depreciation of their precious documents, photographs and treasures through our protective and archival-quality products and tools.
Looking To The Future
As we celebrate a rich 35 years of innovation and trailblazing at Zetta Florence, our commitment to providing high quality products is unwavering. Looking to the future, we remain committed to ensuring that precious collections are protected, admired and celebrated for many years to come. We are dedicated to continuing in collaboration with professional conservationists and cultural institutions, with the aim of further pushing the limits of what is possible in the world of archival storage and presentation.