A Message From our Chairman and CEO, Mark Kowlzan, Regarding COVID-19

Containerboard and corrugated products are essential for the distribution of food, beverage and pharmaceutical products. Also, PCA’s uncoated paper products are essential so that businesses can continue to operate. Government authorities have recognized the importance of our industry during this pandemic and are encouraging us to continue our operations as part of our nation’s critical infrastructure.

Our utmost priority continues to be the health and safety of our employees, customers and the extended members of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to taking all precautionary measures to limit the potential spread of the virus and are following the guidance of health experts and government officials.

We have implemented procedures and safeguards at all our facilities to support the safety and well-being of our employees.

• We are proactively communicating with all our employees and have made resources available to answer questions or concerns our employees may have.
• PCA has instructed and is encouraging all of our employees to practice social distancing, cleanliness and respiratory hygiene both at work and at home.
• PCA employees who are experiencing symptoms of illness will be sent home from work immediately or will be directed to not report to work. They will also be directed to seek medical assistance and to remain at home for the period of time recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). 

Our thanks go out to our dedicated employees across the country who are working in our mills, box plants and other facilities to ensure that our customers receive the corrugated packaging they need to safely transport their products to market and the paper products they need to stay operational. All of us at PCA are committed to doing our part in ensuring our nation’s supply chain remains uninterrupted during these unprecedented times.