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Ideas and Solutions BY SARAH HUBBART AND KERRY LYNCH P ackaging Corporation of America (PCA) prides itself on being not just a corrugated box manufacturer but also an ideas and solutions company. With a long history of excellence in designing, engineering and manufacturing corrugated products, PCA is one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the US. The company has 14,000 employees who work at more than 120 facilities across the country, including six containerboard mills and 94 box plants. PCA delivers world-class packaging solutions to customers in a wide variety of industries. PCA's product portfolio ranges from conventional shipping containers to retail-ready packaging and displays, all of which are custom-designed and printed to meet customers' performance and marketing requirements. Its products are used to package, transport, display and promote almost every product in stores and online. According to Tom Hastings, director of national graphics and displays, "Snack foods, beverages, household appliances - all the things we use in daily life, travel far and wide to reach us intact and ready for use - most of them packed and protected in a corrugated box." Over the years, PCA has continued to invest its resources close to its customers, ensuring that the com- 20 Snack World November 2015 www.sfa.org pany is well-aligned with their needs. Most recently, PCA acquired Boise Inc., a paper and packaging company. This acquisition allows PCA to provide its products and expertise to a broader market and better serve its customers. PCA offers a full-service approach through its design network, which provides detailed specifications and prototypes to help customers visualize their product in the retail environment. PCA design centers have close working relationships with both large and small retailers, giving customers a competitive edge and ultimately helping them sell more product. "The cornerstone of our business is the strong relationship between our customers and our people," said Jeff Kaser, PCA's vice-president and area general manager. "We align ourselves with customers looking for long-term partnerships." While PCA traces its roots back to the late 1800s, the company was officially formed in 1959. Over the years, the company has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions. In 2000, it became a standalone, publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "PKG." The company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009, marking a halfcentury of building relationships based on trust. PCA is not only focused on its business partnerships, but it also has a firm commitment to supporting http://www.sfa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Snack World - November 2015

Snack World - November 2015
Table of Contents
Letter from SFA - Engaged and Energized
Government Affairs - Legislative Outlook
Emerging Leaders - Emerging Leaders Program a Success
ELF Recap - ELF Builds Momentum
Business Member Profile - Putting People First
Associate Member Profile - Ideas and Solutions
SNAXPO Preview - Saddle Up for Success
Products & Services
Ad Index

Snack World - November 2015