Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America specializes in the manufacture of containerboard and corrugated packaging. The company focuses on a single line of business to achieve operational success. Its nearly 70 converting operations produce a wide variety of corrugated packaging products, including conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport goods. PCA also produces multicolor boxes and displays that help to merchandise packaged products in retail locations. The company is based in Lake Forest, Ill. In 2004, PCA produced more than 2 million tons of containerboard, shipped nearly 30 billion square feet of corrugated products and produced an excess of 1.5 million tons of Kraft linerboard at its mills in Counce, Tenn., and Valdosta, Ga. Packaging Corporation of America maintains a location in Lake Forest.

Founded in 1969 as a small regional plastics converter, Clear Lam Packaging is an integrated packaging group that offers a range of services. It works with a team of more than 750 individuals and operates over five plants in the United States and China. The company operates Flexible Films Division, which offer films that are laminated, extruded, printed and slit. It also supplies variety personal health care products, wet naps, electronics and industrial goods for food processors and manufacturers. Clear Lam Packaging also manages Clear Lam Thermoforming Division, which provides containers used for baked goods, produce and meal solutions. Clear Lam Packaging provides EarthClear packaging solutions. It also organizes various trade shows.