John H. Murphy

John H. Murphy was an influential American engineer and inventor, best known for developing the Murphy gift wrap machine in the early 20th century. His innovation revolutionized the packaging industry by making the production of decorative wrapping paper faster and more efficient. Murphy’s work helped transform gift wrapping from a manual, labor-intensive task into a streamlined manufacturing process, facilitating wider availability and affordability of decorated paper for consumers. His contributions are recognized for advancing industrial processes in packaging and wrapping, impacting retail and gift industries significantly.