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The company offers a comprehensive line of industrial packaging products, such as steel, fibre and plastic drums, intermediate bulk containers, closure systems for industrial packaging products, and polycarbonate water bottles, which are complemented with a variety of value-added services. The company also produces containerboard and corrugated products for niche markets in the United States and Canada. Indices:Russell ####, Russell #### ...

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