Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various containerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as packaging for meat, fresh fruit and vegetables, processed food, beverages, and other industrial and consumer products. This segment sells its corrugated products through a direct sales and marketing organization, independent brokers, and distribution partners. The Paper segment manufactures and sells commodity and specialty papers, as well as communication papers, including cut-size office papers, and printing and converting papers. This segment sells white papers through its sales and marketing organization. Packaging Corporation of America was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.

History

Packaging Corporation of America is an American manufacturing company based in Lake Forest, Illinois. The company has about 15,500 employees, with operations primarily in the United States. The CEO is Mark W. Kowlzan.

The company was founded in 1959 by the consolidation of three companies and was eventually acquired by Tenneco in 1965. In November 1995, the company's name was changed to Tenneco Packaging Inc.; in 1999, a new entity re-established the name Packaging Corporation of America.

In 2009, the company opened a new design center and project-management facility in Hong Kong, operating under the name Packaging Corporation of Asia Limited.

Mission

Packaging Corporation of America’s mission is to be the leading provider of sustainable packaging solutions for the needs of our customers and to maximize returns for our shareholders.

Vision

Our vision is to be the premier, value-enhancing leader in the packaging industry by providing innovative products and services that ensure total customer satisfaction. We are committed to delivering excellent products and services through our team of dedicated employees whose integrity and loyalty are unquestioned.

Key Team

Mr. Charles J. Carter (Exec. VP of Mill Operations)

Mr. Donald Ray Shirley (Sr. VP of Corp. Engineering & Process Technology)

Mr. Bruce A. Ridley (Sr. VP of Environmental Health, Safety & Operational Services)

Ms. Pamela A. Barnes (Sr. VP of Fin., Controller & Principal Accounting Officer)

Mr. Robert Andrew Schneider (Sr. VP & Chief Information Officer)

Mr. Kent A. Pflederer (Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec.)

Mr. Jeffery S. Kaser (Sr. VP of Corrugated Products)

Recognition and Awards

Packaging Corporation of America's sustainability efforts have been recognized with many awards, including the EPA Energy Star Award, the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Energy Efficiency Award, the Association of American Railroads Environmental Achievement Award, the National Recycling Coalition's Award of Excellence, the Paper Recycling Award and the National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers' Environmental Achievement Award.