Sparks Sheet Plant

This plant has the ability and expertise to visit a customer's location and assess how their boxes are being stored, handled and used. The PCA team will recommend changes that will help reduce costs and improve efficiencies.

Corrugated board made with a smaller flute profile, primarily E, F or N flute. Microflute is frequently used for primary packaging and provides for a smoother print surface.

A value-added service where the packaging manufacturer oversees and controls levels of finished materials to ensure an uninterrupted supply.

The ability to print more than one ink color directly on the corrugated board in a single pass through the converting equipment.

This plant has the capability to process preprinted linerboard, which is paper (in roll form) that has been printed prior to being converted into corrugated sheets. Combining of preprint requires special equipment on a corrugator to assure precise cut-off.

A value-added service to provide development of packaging graphics. This service includes pre- and post-print expertise for flexographic and lithography printing.

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is an organization that establishes systems to benchmark food safety standards, including guidelines for food packaging manufacturers.

An international standard that specifies requirements for a quality management system. Organizations use the standard to demonstrate the ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and regulatory requirements.