Clearwater Paper Corp (CLW) is a leading producer and distributor of quality private label tissue and packaging products. They also manufacture bleached paperboard used by quality-conscious printers and packaging converters. Established in 2008, the company was seamlessly embedded into the paper industry with a rich structure and knowledge base from its parent company, Potlatch Corporation, which had been in the business since 2005.
Clearwater Paper Corp serves a variety of customers, ranging from big retail chains to wholesale distributors. Their primary line of products includes bathroom tissue, paper towels, facial tissue, and napkins primarily for use in-home, marketed under individual retail brands.
The company operates through two segments; Consumer Products and Pulp and Paperboard. The Consumer Products segment manufactures and sells a complete line of at-home tissue products, in addition to manufacturing AFH (away-from-home) products. The Pulp and Paperboard segment, on the other hand, manufactures and markets bleached paperboard for the high-end segment of the packaging industry.
Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, Clearwater Paper Corp’s operational facilities are dotted across the United States, at locations including North Carolina, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. They have expanded their reach by also having a facility in Elwood, Illinois, and one in Canada. As of 2021, the company directs a chain of four paper mills, twelve converting and distribution operations, and three dedicated warehousing and transportation operations.
The core values of Clearwater Paper Corp include safety, character, accountability, and success; all of which when combined have given the company a stable standing in the paper industry. The company's dedication to sustainable practices, combined with its state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, allows Clearwater Paper Corp to consistently deliver high-quality, eco-friendly products to its customers.
Clearwater Paper Corp trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CLW. It has consistently made strides by taking multiple initiatives to improve its profitability, manage costs and build stronger customer relationships. Going forward, Clearwater Paper continues to implement strategies that will benefit its customers, contribute to its growth and capture more market share in the global industry.
A bastion of quality, innovation and sustainability, Clearwater Paper Corp's commitment to its core principles has helped it achieve a dominant market position and earn the trust of its customers all over the globe. It is a company that stands for excellence in the paper industry, built on a strong foundation of integrity, customer service, and innovative products.