PCA to Open New Corrugated Products Plant in Pennsylvania

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), Lake Forest, Ill., USA, reports that it will expand its corrugated products capacity in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by opening a new manufacturing facility in Muhlenberg Township next month. The leased facility is expected to create 50 new, full-time jobs within three years of opening.

Thomas A. Hassfurther, EVP, noted that "our decision to expand in Southeastern Pennsylvania is a testament to the dedicated employees of the region. Our investment in additional corrugated products capacity was driven by customer demand. Expanding our network of plants in this region reinforces our commitment to continue providing outstanding quality and superior service to our customers."

PCA is the fifth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S. with sales of $2.44 billion in 2010. The company operates four paper mills and 68 corrugated product plants in 26 states across the country.

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