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He points out that throughout all of Caraustar's operations, manufacturing managers are actively involved with customer accounts. This provides them with the foundation and knowledge they need to provide best-valued products.

Although the plant provides printed packaging materials for a diverse range of consumer markets, a key market for the operation is its dry and frozen food business, along with ice cream novelties. Because of the emphasis on this market segment, the plant applied for an audit and rating of its quality and sanitation practices to be done by the American Institute of Baking (Manhattan, Kan.).