Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America is an American multinational packaging company headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1867 as a paper mill, it produces containerboard and corrugated packaging. The company's segments lude Packaging (corrugated products) and Paper (uncoated freesheet). PCA operates 17 mills and 100 converting plants across the U.S., serving e-commerce, food, and consumer goods sectors. Its supply chain sources wood fiber and recycled materials domestically, complying with FSC certification for sustainability, EPA emissions standards, and ISO 9001 for quality, with vendor risk assessments ensuring supply reliability and environmental compliance. The firm targets 100% recycled content by 2030. In fiscal year 2024, ending December 31, PCA reported net sales of $8.4 billion, with corrugated shipments up 9%, and net ome of $1.1 billion reflecting pricing and volume gains.