U.S.Corrugated
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U.S. Corrugated, Inc. is a leading independent corrugated packaging producer headquartered in the United States. Along with its sister companies Mannkraft Corporation, a box and packaging company in the Northeast, and U.S. Display Group, designer and manufacturer of custom Point-of-Purchase displays
, the company operates 25 full service manufacturing facilities in 15 states. In addition, the company owns a state-of-the-art recycled containerboard paper mill in South Carolina
. US Corrugated manufactures and markets corrugated packaging and Point of Purchase displays
. U.S. Corrugated was established in 2006 by a number of strategic acquisitions.
and later in 1993 acquired Mannkraft Corporation which manufactured industrial packaging and Point of Purchase displays
.
In 1995, following the acquisition of the packaging division of St. Joe Corporation, it became the country’s largest independent corrugated manufacturer. It was renamed Box USA that same year. Box USA was eventually sold in 2004.
U.S. Corrugated Inc was established in 2006 when Mr. Mehiel, having retained the Mannkraft operations, decided to start a new packaging venture. The initial acquisition was of the corrugated packaging division of Linpac
Inc., followed by the acquisition of all Longview Fiber operations East of the Rockies. In course of time after acquisitions in Texas
, Kentucky
, Ohio
and Iowa
, U.S. Corrugated also built a 314000 sq ft (29,171.6 m²) box plant in Lancaster, OH in 2009. That same year U.S. Corrugated was first recognized as the premier independent corrugated packaging manufacturer in North America.
On October 21, 2011 U.S. Corrugated was acquired by Kapstone
Paper and Packaging.
They also manufacture and supply bulk boxes, specialty packaging and corrugated sheets. U.S. Corrugated is a B2B
manufacturer which sells it’s products to both small companies and to large multi-national corporations. Their sister company U.S. Display Group produces Point of Purchase displays
, which includes counter displays, dump bins, floor displays, pallet displays, pop ups, powerwings and standees.
certified across all of its full-line corrugating facilities.
In addition, U.S. Corrugated Inc. has a 100% recycled containerboard mill in South Carolina
. utilizing a closed-mill concept, the mill does not discharge any water, does not lose any heat, sells pelletized rejects, and uses only recycled furnish. They also receive old and used corrugated containers and sort it for further usage.
In April 2011, U.S. Corrugated installed solar panels in several of their Northeast packaging plants in order to reduce their carbon footprint.
Point of sale display
A point-of-sale display is a specialized form of sales promotion that is found near, on, or next to a checkout counter . They are intended to draw the customers' attention to products, which may be new products, or on special offer, and are also used to promote special events, e.g. seasonal or...
, the company operates 25 full service manufacturing facilities in 15 states. In addition, the company owns a state-of-the-art recycled containerboard paper mill in South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. US Corrugated manufactures and markets corrugated packaging and Point of Purchase displays
Point of sale display
A point-of-sale display is a specialized form of sales promotion that is found near, on, or next to a checkout counter . They are intended to draw the customers' attention to products, which may be new products, or on special offer, and are also used to promote special events, e.g. seasonal or...
. U.S. Corrugated was established in 2006 by a number of strategic acquisitions.
History
U.S. Corrugated’s legacy began in 1966 when Dennis Mehiel, the company’s founder and chairman, formed a partitions manufacturing business called Four M Manufacturing. Four M acquired their first full line box plant in 1985 in Newark, New JerseyNewark, New Jersey
Newark is the largest city in the American state of New Jersey, and the seat of Essex County. As of the 2010 United States Census, Newark had a population of 277,140, maintaining its status as the largest municipality in New Jersey. It is the 68th largest city in the U.S...
and later in 1993 acquired Mannkraft Corporation which manufactured industrial packaging and Point of Purchase displays
Point of sale display
A point-of-sale display is a specialized form of sales promotion that is found near, on, or next to a checkout counter . They are intended to draw the customers' attention to products, which may be new products, or on special offer, and are also used to promote special events, e.g. seasonal or...
.
In 1995, following the acquisition of the packaging division of St. Joe Corporation, it became the country’s largest independent corrugated manufacturer. It was renamed Box USA that same year. Box USA was eventually sold in 2004.
U.S. Corrugated Inc was established in 2006 when Mr. Mehiel, having retained the Mannkraft operations, decided to start a new packaging venture. The initial acquisition was of the corrugated packaging division of Linpac
Linpac
LINPAC Group Limited was founded in 1959 in Lincolnshire, England, as Lincolnshire Packaging - to produce paper packaging for local fresh food producers...
Inc., followed by the acquisition of all Longview Fiber operations East of the Rockies. In course of time after acquisitions in Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
and Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, U.S. Corrugated also built a 314000 sq ft (29,171.6 m²) box plant in Lancaster, OH in 2009. That same year U.S. Corrugated was first recognized as the premier independent corrugated packaging manufacturer in North America.
On October 21, 2011 U.S. Corrugated was acquired by Kapstone
Kapstone
KapStone Paper and Packaging is an American pulp and paper company based in Northbrook, IL.The company has Kraft paper manufacturing facilities in Roanoke Rapids, NC and North Charleston, SC as well as a lumber mill in Summerville, SC...
Paper and Packaging.
Products
The core of business for U.S. Corrugated is the manufacture of corrugated industrial packaging of all shapes and sizes. They are also a significant designer and manufacturer of retail and graphic packaging.They also manufacture and supply bulk boxes, specialty packaging and corrugated sheets. U.S. Corrugated is a B2B
Business-to-business
Business-to-business describes commerce transactions between businesses, such as between a manufacturer and a wholesaler, or between a wholesaler and a retailer...
manufacturer which sells it’s products to both small companies and to large multi-national corporations. Their sister company U.S. Display Group produces Point of Purchase displays
Point of sale display
A point-of-sale display is a specialized form of sales promotion that is found near, on, or next to a checkout counter . They are intended to draw the customers' attention to products, which may be new products, or on special offer, and are also used to promote special events, e.g. seasonal or...
, which includes counter displays, dump bins, floor displays, pallet displays, pop ups, powerwings and standees.
Awards
U.S. Display Group has won numerous awards for the design of their P.O.P displays. It has been named as one of the top 50 P.O.P companies for the past 7 years by Creative magazine. They were also named the Supplier of the Year in 2008 for Saatchi and Saatchi X. Together with U.S. Display Group, U.S. Corrugated Inc has more than 20 design patents for innovative structural design.Environmental Record
In July 2009, U.S. Corrugated became SFISustainable Forestry Initiative
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative is a 'forest certification standard' and program of SFI Inc., a non-profit organization. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative is the world’s largest single forest certification standard by area....
certified across all of its full-line corrugating facilities.
In addition, U.S. Corrugated Inc. has a 100% recycled containerboard mill in South Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina is a state in the Deep South of the United States that borders Georgia to the south, North Carolina to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Originally part of the Province of Carolina, the Province of South Carolina was one of the 13 colonies that declared independence...
. utilizing a closed-mill concept, the mill does not discharge any water, does not lose any heat, sells pelletized rejects, and uses only recycled furnish. They also receive old and used corrugated containers and sort it for further usage.
In April 2011, U.S. Corrugated installed solar panels in several of their Northeast packaging plants in order to reduce their carbon footprint.