ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging
International (GPI), a leading provider of paper-based packaging
solutions for a wide variety of products for food, beverage and
other consumer product companies, brought home 11 awards, including
the Top Innovation Award, from the prestigious 2017 Paperboard
Packaging Council Awards competition Thursday, Oct. 5 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Entries were judged by a panel of packaging experts from various
disciplines throughout the industry. GPI won the prestigious
Innovation Award for their hybrid packaging solution that
combines two distinctly different paper-based substrates to create
a collapsible cup package that is also completely recyclable. The
company was also recognized with two Eco Awards, one Gold
Award and seven Excellence Awards for products in the
food and beverage categories.
"Winning these awards gives confirmation that our design and
product development teams are able to create both award-winning and
effective packaging solutions that help build powerful brands for
our customers," said John Best, Vice
President, Sales and Commercial Market Development at GPI. "It is
always nice to be recognized alongside the best companies in our
industry. We are additionally delighted that we took home the
Innovation of the Year Award. This is a testament to our
development teams and the work they do for each of our customers on
a daily basis."
For additional information, contact Dan
Ahern, Director, Global Innovation & Business
Development at Graphic Packaging International,
Dan.Ahern@graphicpkg.com.
About Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., a subsidiary
of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK),
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is committed to
providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. The
Company is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions
for a wide variety of products to food, beverage and other consumer
product companies. The Company operates on a global basis, is one
of the largest producers of folding cartons in the United
States, and holds leading market positions in coated unbleached
kraft paperboard and coated-recycled paperboard. The Company's
customers include many of the world's most widely recognized
companies and brands. Additional information about Graphic
Packaging, its business and its products is available on the
Company's web site at www.graphicpkg.com.
For additional information, contact Mimi
Hubbard, Marketing Communications Manager,
Mimi.Hubbard@graphicpkg.com
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