What the company does

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a U.S.-based company headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, specializing in the production and sale of containerboard and corrugated packaging materials. The company operates through two main divisions: Packaging and Paper. The Packaging division provides a wide range of containerboard and corrugated solutions, including shipping containers, multi-color boxes, point-of-sale displays, honeycomb protective packaging, and specialized packaging for perishable and processed goods, beverages, and various industrial and consumer products. These products are distributed to customers through direct sales, independent brokers, and distribution partners. The Paper segment manufactures and distributes commodity and specialty papers, such as standard cut-size office paper and specialized printing and converting papers, with sales managed by an internal sales and marketing team. PCA generates revenue by selling its packaging and paper products to a diverse customer base across multiple industries.