Caraustar Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSAR) is one of the largest and most cost-efficient manufacturers of recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products in North America. The company has developed its leadership position through diversification and vertical integration from raw materials to finished products. Each of Caraustar's mills has the capability to manufacture paperboard for at least two of the four primary end-use markets: tubes, cores and cans; folding cartons and custom packaging; gypsum wallboard facing paper; and miscellaneous "other specialty" and converted products. This flexibility has been a fundamental component of the company's ability to operate at higher capacity utilization levels while maintaining cost efficiencies and generating solid cash flow.

The close of 2003 marked Caraustar's 66th year of offering quality, dedication and superior products and services. The company prides itself on contributing to the preservation of the environment as a leader in providing recycled paperboard products.