Clearwater Paper (NYSE:CLW) is an independent manufacturer of premium tissue and pulp and paperboard products for private-label and commercial customers in North America. The company operates through two core segments: Consumer Products, which produces bathroom tissue, paper towels and other away-from-home tissue products under private-label contracts; and Pulp & Paperboard, which supplies bleached paperboard used in folding cartons, foodservice packaging and specialty paper applications.
The Consumer Products segment services retail grocers, warehouse clubs, online merchants and janitorial distributors, leveraging multiple converting facilities to produce roll and folded tissue items for both household and institutional use. The Pulp & Paperboard segment operates bleaching and finishing operations, delivering high-brightness pulp and premium board grades to packaging converters and brand owners who seek sustainable, food-contact-approved solutions. Clearwater Paper emphasizes operational efficiency and environmental responsibility, maintaining recycling and energy-recovery initiatives across its mill network.
Headquartered in Spokane, Washington, Clearwater Paper was established as a publicly traded company in 2008 following a spin-off from Potlatch Corporation. Since its inception, the company has expanded its manufacturing footprint to include facilities in Idaho, Arkansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada, supporting a broad geographic customer base. Clearwater Paper’s integrated supply chain model enables it to manage wood procurement, pulping, bleaching and converting processes under one operating structure.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Ronald S. Casey, Clearwater Paper continues to focus on innovation in product development and sustainable fiber sourcing. The company’s customer-centric approach and commitment to quality have positioned it as a key supplier to retail chains, foodservice operators and industrial distributors across North America.
