Packaging Corporation of America
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging, Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Headquarters | Lake Forest, Illinois , United States |
Key people | Mark W. Kowlzan (Chairman and CEO) |
Number of employees | 15,400 |
Packaging Corporation of America is a U.S.-based manufacturing firm with its main office located in Lake Forest, Illinois. The organization has a workforce of around 15,400 individuals, predominantly within the United States. Mark W. Kowlzan holds the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
History and operations
Packaging Corporation of America was established in 1959 through the merger of three separate entities. In 1965, it became part of Tenneco. The company adopted the name Tenneco Packaging Inc. in 1995, but reverted to Packaging Corporation of America in 1999.
The company ventured into international markets in 2009 by launching a design and project management center in Hong Kong, operating as Packaging Corporation of Asia Limited.
PCA's growth strategy has included several key acquisitions such as Boise Inc. (2013), TimBar Corporation (2016), Columbus Container, Inc. (2016), Sacramento Container Corporation (2017), and Englander Container and Display (2018).
The company's infrastructure comprises six containerboard mills, two mills producing white paper, ninety-five converting facilities, ten centers dedicated to creative design, three fulfillment centers, eight packaging and supply hubs, two centers for training and resources, along with a technical center.
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- American companies established in 1959
- Companies based in Lake Forest, Illinois
- Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange
- Manufacturing companies based in Illinois
- Pulp and paper companies of the United States
- Packaging companies of the United States
- 2000 initial public offerings