FBA'S OBJECTIVES:

• Gather, compile and disseminate statistical information with respect to the operations of the corrugated container industry.
• Represent our members in matters before appropriate government, transportation and industrial bodies.
• Provide details on industry labor negotiations and settlements.
• Monitor environmental issues and/or regulations that may impact box plant operations.
• Maintain a high standard of competitiveness for the products of the corrugated container industry.
• Advance technical developments for the industry and its products.
• Support the safety of the employees of the corrugated container industry.
• Promote and develop the market, both domestic and foreign, for corrugated container products.
• Uphold the general welfare of the corrugated container industry in North America.

FBA'S OPERATING PRINCIPLES:

• Association programs and services will be put in place only after it is determined that FBA can conduct the activity more effectively, and/or at less cost, than the member companies could individually, or when performance of the service can only be appropriately accomplished by collective action through the association.
• To the greatest practical extent, the cost of FBA services will be borne by those who directly benefit.
• The programs and services FBA provides will be accurate, of high quality and delivered on a timely basis.
• FBA will be a key contributor to identifying, communicating and resolving appropriate industry issues.
• FBA will continuously review and question its activities to assure they are meeting member needs.
• Our staff will be professional, well trained and knowledgeable.