Today at Temple-Inland, we are the most integrated producer of corrugated containers – delivering the largest increase in return on assets (ROA) of our peer group and exceeding industry growth in box shipments over the past three years.*
Our corrugated packaging operation produces a single grade of paper – containerboard – which makes up the largest segment of the paper market. The company operates 7 containerboard mills and services customers through its nationwide system of box plants.
Temple-Inland is a significant player – the number 3 producer in North America – in the corrugated packaging industry, with an approximate 12% market share.
Going forward, we will continue to drive value in this business through 4 key strategic initiatives:
- Maintain full integration
- Drive low cost
- Improve mix and margin
- Grow business
By combining these comprehensive initiatives with our high-level customer service, our corrugated packaging business will continue to deliver superior and sustainable value.
Lower Costs, Higher Productivity
Through process optimization and strategic capital investment, we have lowered mill costs while improving mill productivity:
*Cumulative shipment growth from 2003-2006. Peer group includes: WY, PKG & SSCC