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Packaging Corp of America PKG

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Packaging Corp. of America is the fourth- largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces roughly 4 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is about 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.

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1 North Field Court
Lake Forest, IL, 60045
T +1 847 482-3000
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Packaging & Containers
Most Recent Earnings Sep 30, 2021
Fiscal Year End Dec 31, 2020
Stock Type Cyclical
Employees 15,200

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