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Association of Independent Corrugated Converters
Industry Facts and Figures
http://www.aiccbox.org/corrugated/Industry.asp
Overview of industry including statistical profile of typical plant. Available free online.
Association of Independent Corrugated Converters
Quarterly Business Conditions Report
http://www.aiccbox.org/store/Publications.asp
AICC corrugators and sheet plant members are surveyed quarterly to determine national
and Canadian business conditions. The report provides percentage changes in dollars, square
footage and profits for the current period as compared to the previous year.
Fibre Box Association
Economic Trends and Outlook for Corrugated Products
http://www.fibrebox.org/Info/ProgramsAndServices.aspx
This semi-annual report discusses economic trends that affect the U.S. corrugated industry,
provides a quantitative outlook for shipments by area and gives a focused analysis of
certain corrugated end-use markets.
Fibre Box Association
Industry Annual Report
http://www.fibrebox.org/Info/ProgramsAndServices.aspx
U.S. corrugated industry statistics for shipments according to value, area, plant type
and end use; corrugated production by board type; basis weight; price index; containerboard
according to production, consumption and inventory; and hours, earnings and productivity.

Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, IBISWorld, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources
which cover a wide variety of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends,
and Outlook.
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Association
of Independent Corrugated Converters
Profile of the Independent
http://www.aiccbox.org/store/Publications.asp
Profile provides a complete statistical and visual portrayal of the independent sector
of the corrugated container industry. The report covers average annual sales, number of
employees, percentage change in square footage shipped, dollar sales tabulated in the
U.S. and Canada, and percentage of dollar volume of corrugated material sold to end users.
Fibre Box Association
Key Performance Indicator Report
http://www.fibrebox.org/Info/ProgramsAndServices.aspx
A group of 25 reports with data segregated by plant type, plant size and geographical
area. Includes sales/costs/profit ratio, capital, receivables, fixed assets, inventories
and key operating statistics at the corrugated plant level.
Fibre Box Association
Independent Sheet Plant Operating Ratio Study
http://www.fibrebox.org/Info/ProgramsAndServices.aspx
Lists operating expense line items as a percent of net sales and groups them within sales
ranges. Includes five years of sales history.

Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms, small
business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics, RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering
a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial
Ratios.
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Association
of Independent Corrugated Converters
Salary, Hourly Wage & Benefit Survey
http://www.aiccbox.org/store/Publications.asp
The salary and benefit survey of AICC's box plant members represents the only comprehensive
report of the key employee salaries and benefits being paid by independent corrugated
converters in the U.S. and Canada. Broken down by region and plant type, it includes hourly
wage rates for selected positions as well as percentages paid by employees for health
care and other benefits.
Association of Independent Corrugated Converters
Sales Compensation Survey
http://www.aiccbox.org/store/Publications.asp
Based on a comprehensive survey of U.S. and Canadian members, the survey details sales
compensation programs in place at independent plants around the country. The report covers
types of programs, payment basis, and the perquisites provided for a range of industry
sales representatives.
Fibre Box Association
Wage and Fringe Benefit Study
http://www.fibrebox.org/Info/ProgramsAndServices.aspx
Comprehensive survey of labor-related information over and above the monthly labor report.
Includes wage rates and increases (specific job classifications, average straight-time
hourly rates), and fringe benefits (holidays, vacation time) and insurance benefits (medical).
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources
covering a wide variety of industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and
Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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