Introduction
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products. Extensive manufacturing network has made PCA the sixth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated products in the US. The company focuses on building value for its customers through its value improvement process program (VIP).
Scope
Highlights
PCA manufactures a wide range of packaging products from basic corrugated shipping containers to specialized packaging such as wax-coated boxes for the agriculture industry.
The company operates 68 corrugated manufacturing operations, a technical and development center, five regional graphic design centers, a rotogravure printing operation, and packaging supplies and distribution centers.
PCA is engaged in one line of business: the integrated manufacture and sale of packaging materials, boxes and containers for the industrial and consumer markets. The company competes with both local and national account businesses, and also with producers of other types of packaging products.
Reasons to Purchase
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview 1
Catalyst 1
Summary 1
Company Structure 5
Company Overview and Key Facts 5
Business Description 6
History 8
Company Locations and Subsidiaries 9
Company Financials 11
Overview 11
Products and Services List 12
Major Products and Services 12
List of Products 12
Competitors and strategic business relationships 13
Top Competitors 13
List of Competitors 13
Suppliers and Partners 14
Clients 15
Shareholding Structure 16
Strategy 17
Vision 17
Company Statement 18
Strategy 20
Corporate Social Responsibility 22
SWOT Analysis 23
Overview 23
Strengths 24
Weaknesses 26
Opportunities 27
Threats 29
Value Chain Analysis 30
Raw material 31
Manufacturing 31
Distribution and sales 31
Marketing 32
Services 32
Key Employees 33
List of Key Employees 33
Key Employee Biographies 34
Financial and Operational Overview 38
Financial Overview 38
Key Industry-specific Ratios 40
APPENDIX 41
Data Definitions 41
Ask the analyst 41
Datamonitor consulting 41
Disclaimer 41
TABLES
Table 1: Packaging Corporation of America - Key Facts 5
Table 2: Packaging Corporation of America - Other Locations and Subsidiaries 9
Table 3: Packaging Corporation of America - List of Products 12
Table 4: Packaging Corporation of America - List of Competitors 13
Table 5: Packaging Corporation of America - Key Shareholders 16
Table 6: Packaging Corporation of America - SWOT Analysis Summary 23
Table 7: Packaging Corporation of America - Value Chain Analysis 30
Table 8: Packaging Corporation of America - Key Employees 33
Table 9: Packaging Corporation of America - Financial and Operational Highlights, 2002-2006 ($ Mn) 38
Table 10: Packaging Corporation of America - Key Industry-specific Ratios, 2002-2006 40
Table 11: Packaging Corporation of America - Data Definitions 41