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The increase applies to Graphic Packaging's Omni-Kote, Pearl-Kote and Aqua-Kote SUS grades.
MeadWestvaco last week set a $50 price increase on its coated natural kraft (CNK) also called CUK effective Sept. 1.
The increase applies to Graphic Packaging's Omni-Kote, Pearl-Kote and Aqua-Kote SUS grades.
MeadWestvaco last week set a $50 price increase on its coated natural kraft (CNK) also called CUK effective Sept. 1.
Read moreThe firm has already started a 45-day consultation with the trade union Unite. According to the union, Graphic Packaging has proposed ceasing operations at the Gillingham facility by September 30. The shut would impact 170 jobs.
"Graphic Packaging acquired Contego Packaging and A&R Carton during the latter part of 2012. Since this acquisition, the company has been conducting an in-depth assessment of our manufacturing needs to create a sustainable platform to support the needs of our customers and to secure future business growth across Europe," a spokesperson for Graphic Packaging toldPPI Europe.
Full details of the closure reportedly have yet to be agreed with the union and the employee information and consultation forum. Until then, business activities will continue as normal, Graphic Packaging said.
"The majority of work currently being carried out in Gillingham will likely transfer to the sister facility in Leeds, and will preserve and potentially increase jobs and skills at this site," the spokesperson said. She added, however, that Graphic Packaging is also discussing some reductions in specific roles in Leeds as it optimizes across its European manufacturing facilities.
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The firm has already started a 45-day consultation with the trade union Unite. According to the union, Graphic Packaging has proposed ceasing operations at the Gillingham facility by September 30. The shut would impact 170 jobs.
"Graphic Packaging acquired Contego Packaging and A&R Carton during the latter part of 2012. Since this acquisition, the company has been conducting an in-depth assessment of our manufacturing needs to create a sustainable platform to support the needs of our customers and to secure future business growth across Europe," a spokesperson for Graphic Packaging toldPPI Europe.
Full details of the closure reportedly have yet to be agreed with the union and the employee information and consultation forum. Until then, business activities will continue as normal, Graphic Packaging said.
"The majority of work currently being carried out in Gillingham will likely transfer to the sister facility in Leeds, and will preserve and potentially increase jobs and skills at this site," the spokesperson said. She added, however, that Graphic Packaging is also discussing some reductions in specific roles in Leeds as it optimizes across its European manufacturing facilities.
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The company started a 45-day consultation with union workers and said it would try to relocate some employees to other plants. The shut would impact 170 jobs.
Other company UK locations include Bristol and Leeds.
In a significant expansion of its European business, Graphic Packaging acquired Contego with four plants in the UK, Ireland, and Netherlands for $112.8 million from Platinum Equity. It also purchased two A&R Carton beer and beverage carton plants in the Netherlands and Germany for $25.6 million.
The company started a 45-day consultation with union workers and said it would try to relocate some employees to other plants. The shut would impact 170 jobs.
Other company UK locations include Bristol and Leeds.
In a significant expansion of its European business, Graphic Packaging acquired Contego with four plants in the UK, Ireland, and Netherlands for $112.8 million from Platinum Equity. It also purchased two A&R Carton beer and beverage carton plants in the Netherlands and Germany for $25.6 million.
"I am honored to serve as chairman of the AF&PA board of directors and look forward to meeting head-on the challenges and opportunities on the horizon this year," said Scheible. "The association continues to demonstrate its credibility as the organization for our industry's public policy and advocacy initiatives, sustainability, and environmental regulation. Our industry has a good story to tell, and I look forward to helping share it more broadly with the business community and Capitol Hill alike."
Scheible has served as Graphic Packaging's president and CEO since 2007. Since being elected to AF&PA's board of directors, he has served in various leadership roles, including as chairman of CEO Task Force on Biomass and the Recycled Paperboard sector.
Scheible holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Master of Science in Industrial Administration in Finance, both from Purdue University.
"David is a proven leader both within his own organization and with AF&PA, and I look forward to working with him and the rest of the AF&PA board on the issues affecting our industry," said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. "Our Immediate Past Chairman Alexander Toeldte saw us through a busy 2012 in Washington, and I know that our new chairman and officers will continue his good work to advance policies and initiatives that will support the health of our industry for years to come."
Also elected to officer positions by the AF&PA Board are: First Vice Chairman - John Williams, president and CEO of Domtar and Second Vice Chairman - Mark Gardner, president and CEO of Sappi Fine Paper North America. Alexander Toeldte, president and CEO of Boise Inc., will serve as the Immediate Past Chairman.
Beginning terms as members of the AF&PA Board of Directors in 2013 are: John Crowe, Buckeye Technologies Inc.; Ray Dillon, Deltic Timber Corporation; Mike Fiterman, Liberty Diversified International; James Morgan, Interstate Resources, Inc.; and Mark Staton, PaperWorks Industries Inc.
In one of the board's first actions of 2013, the group launched its advocacy on AF&PA's key policy initiatives for the year. These include a focus on sustainability, air and greenhouse gas regulations, carbon neutrality of biomass, recycling, access to paper-based communications, U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, products fees, postal service reforms, and other policies affecting manufacturing.
The AF&PA Board of Directors currently consists of 29 presidents and chief executive officers representing the broad spectrum of the paper and wood products manufacturing sector.
For more information about AF&PA its policy issues, visit www.afandpa.org.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry's sustainability initiative - Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 4.5 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures approximately $190 billion in products annually, and employs nearly 900,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $50 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 47 states. Visit AF&PA online at www.afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.
"I am honored to serve as chairman of the AF&PA board of directors and look forward to meeting head-on the challenges and opportunities on the horizon this year," said Scheible. "The association continues to demonstrate its credibility as the organization for our industry's public policy and advocacy initiatives, sustainability, and environmental regulation. Our industry has a good story to tell, and I look forward to helping share it more broadly with the business community and Capitol Hill alike."
Scheible has served as Graphic Packaging's president and CEO since 2007. Since being elected to AF&PA's board of directors, he has served in various leadership roles, including as chairman of CEO Task Force on Biomass and the Recycled Paperboard sector.
Scheible holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and a Master of Science in Industrial Administration in Finance, both from Purdue University.
"David is a proven leader both within his own organization and with AF&PA, and I look forward to working with him and the rest of the AF&PA board on the issues affecting our industry," said AF&PA President and CEO Donna Harman. "Our Immediate Past Chairman Alexander Toeldte saw us through a busy 2012 in Washington, and I know that our new chairman and officers will continue his good work to advance policies and initiatives that will support the health of our industry for years to come."
Also elected to officer positions by the AF&PA Board are: First Vice Chairman - John Williams, president and CEO of Domtar and Second Vice Chairman - Mark Gardner, president and CEO of Sappi Fine Paper North America. Alexander Toeldte, president and CEO of Boise Inc., will serve as the Immediate Past Chairman.
Beginning terms as members of the AF&PA Board of Directors in 2013 are: John Crowe, Buckeye Technologies Inc.; Ray Dillon, Deltic Timber Corporation; Mike Fiterman, Liberty Diversified International; James Morgan, Interstate Resources, Inc.; and Mark Staton, PaperWorks Industries Inc.
In one of the board's first actions of 2013, the group launched its advocacy on AF&PA's key policy initiatives for the year. These include a focus on sustainability, air and greenhouse gas regulations, carbon neutrality of biomass, recycling, access to paper-based communications, U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, products fees, postal service reforms, and other policies affecting manufacturing.
The AF&PA Board of Directors currently consists of 29 presidents and chief executive officers representing the broad spectrum of the paper and wood products manufacturing sector.
For more information about AF&PA its policy issues, visit www.afandpa.org.
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) serves to advance a sustainable U.S. pulp, paper, packaging, and wood products manufacturing industry through fact-based public policy and marketplace advocacy. AF&PA member companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources and are committed to continuous improvement through the industry's sustainability initiative - Better Practices, Better Planet 2020. The forest products industry accounts for approximately 4.5 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP, manufactures approximately $190 billion in products annually, and employs nearly 900,000 men and women. The industry meets a payroll of approximately $50 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 47 states. Visit AF&PA online at www.afandpa.org or follow us on Twitter @ForestandPaper.
Read moreThe spur, which serves Graphic Packaging and Eagle Manufacturing, was in danger of being classified inoperable by Norfolk Southern Railroad until the West Virginia Public Port Authority, Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle and city of Wellsburg teamed with Eagle Manufacturing and Graphic Packaging to underwrite the repairs.
Herald Star - Groups helping to save rail spur
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The spur, which serves Graphic Packaging and Eagle Manufacturing, was in danger of being classified inoperable by Norfolk Southern Railroad until the West Virginia Public Port Authority, Business Development Corporation of the Northern Panhandle and city of Wellsburg teamed with Eagle Manufacturing and Graphic Packaging to underwrite the repairs.
Herald Star - Groups helping to save rail spur
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Read more"We really didn't have any preconceived notion of how the company would grow," said McCrocklin, the operating partner.
But now, with 80 employees and a myriad of customers to supplement their Graphic Packaging business, the owners knew it was time to invest in the future.
The New Star - Local box plant invested in future
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"We really didn't have any preconceived notion of how the company would grow," said McCrocklin, the operating partner.
But now, with 80 employees and a myriad of customers to supplement their Graphic Packaging business, the owners knew it was time to invest in the future.
The New Star - Local box plant invested in future
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Read more"We had one heck of a month," port director Paul Trichel said at the Greater Ouachita Port Commission's meeting Wednesday. "We moved out 640 loads (by rail), when normally we would move 300 to 400."
The port's dominant customer is Graphic Packaging, which ships paper from the port to its customers in Japan.
Monroe News-Star - Japan recovery from tsunami helps port break record in June
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"We had one heck of a month," port director Paul Trichel said at the Greater Ouachita Port Commission's meeting Wednesday. "We moved out 640 loads (by rail), when normally we would move 300 to 400."
The port's dominant customer is Graphic Packaging, which ships paper from the port to its customers in Japan.
Monroe News-Star - Japan recovery from tsunami helps port break record in June
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Read moreThe refurbishment of the 16-year old roll-fed offset press enables GPI at Perry to deliver to exacting standards of consistency and accuracy demanded by global beverage industry clients, such as Anheuser-Busch InBev, Pepsi and Coca-Cola - while increasing productivity.
Thanks to the Color Control System with SpectralCam, GPI accurately reproduces unique spot colors to target aim point values. Spectral data from each patch of the color bar is evaluated to quickly recognize and remedy deviations from color specifications, immediately issuing color adjustment requests to the ink keys. The fast response means desired color targets are achieved faster at the beginning of the print run, and held consistent throughout the entire production.
Makeready is further simplified thanks to software that automatically adjusts press's register and color control settings when a change in repeat length is necessary. This cuts makeready time, especially as operators must frequently switch between the 26" and 37" cylinders that feature heavily on the production schedule at the Perry plant.
Data Central, QuadTech's user-friendly instant auditing and reporting software, provides numerous performance analyses, including print curve, L*a*b* and densitometric analysis, among others. The software is integrated into the company's IT server, giving all staff access to information, and allowing corrective measures to be taken at the first sign of defects.
Staff from QuadTech's engineering and service group worked with GPI for several months to tailor the system to the client's press environment and job requirements. One result of the collaboration was a custom color library containing the L*a*b* target aim point values for spot colors. These target values can be imported to SpectralCam from GPI's color management software. Target aim points and related job data is immediately recalled at the start of each job, eliminating the time-consuming task of data re-entry. This results in boosted productivity, as repeat orders make up a great proportion of GPI Perry's work.
Operators were able to use the press confidently and proficiently as soon as the installation was completed, following training sessions on QuadTech's extranet-based tutorial program,Hands-On Lab, which enabled operators to familiarize themselves with the ICON-based user screens.
"With margins under pressure from uncertain raw materials prices and high levels of competition, it's essential for a printer to reduce waste to a minimum," said GPI's Bill Ruttan, Web Offset Area Lead. "Thanks to their technical expertise and smooth project management skills, QuadTech proved to be the perfect partner to help us address this challenge. The resulting installation dramatically boosts the competitiveness of our existing press."
Employing over 15,000 at over 50 plants worldwide, GPI is a leading provider of paperboard packaging for a wide range of consumer retail goods. The company is one of the largest producers of folding cartons.
About Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, is a leading provider of paperboard packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage and other consumer products companies. The company is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and holds a leading market position in coated-recycled boxboard and specialty bag packaging. The company's customers include some of the most widely recognized companies in the world.
About QuadTech
QuadTech, Inc., is a worldwide leader and innovator of performance proven press control technology. Founded in 1979, QuadTech sells its automated auxiliary control systems in more than 100 countries to the web offset newspaper and commercial markets, packaging and converting markets, and publication gravure market. Headquartered in Sussex, WI, USA, QuadTech maintains a worldwide network of sales and service operations, including facilities strategically located throughout Europe, and in Japan, China, Singapore, India, and North and South America. QuadTech is proud to be registered ISO 9001:2008 DNV. QuadTech is a subsidiary of Quad/Graphics, one of the largest and most technologically advanced printers in the world.
The refurbishment of the 16-year old roll-fed offset press enables GPI at Perry to deliver to exacting standards of consistency and accuracy demanded by global beverage industry clients, such as Anheuser-Busch InBev, Pepsi and Coca-Cola - while increasing productivity.
Thanks to the Color Control System with SpectralCam, GPI accurately reproduces unique spot colors to target aim point values. Spectral data from each patch of the color bar is evaluated to quickly recognize and remedy deviations from color specifications, immediately issuing color adjustment requests to the ink keys. The fast response means desired color targets are achieved faster at the beginning of the print run, and held consistent throughout the entire production.
Makeready is further simplified thanks to software that automatically adjusts press's register and color control settings when a change in repeat length is necessary. This cuts makeready time, especially as operators must frequently switch between the 26" and 37" cylinders that feature heavily on the production schedule at the Perry plant.
Data Central, QuadTech's user-friendly instant auditing and reporting software, provides numerous performance analyses, including print curve, L*a*b* and densitometric analysis, among others. The software is integrated into the company's IT server, giving all staff access to information, and allowing corrective measures to be taken at the first sign of defects.
Staff from QuadTech's engineering and service group worked with GPI for several months to tailor the system to the client's press environment and job requirements. One result of the collaboration was a custom color library containing the L*a*b* target aim point values for spot colors. These target values can be imported to SpectralCam from GPI's color management software. Target aim points and related job data is immediately recalled at the start of each job, eliminating the time-consuming task of data re-entry. This results in boosted productivity, as repeat orders make up a great proportion of GPI Perry's work.
Operators were able to use the press confidently and proficiently as soon as the installation was completed, following training sessions on QuadTech's extranet-based tutorial program,Hands-On Lab, which enabled operators to familiarize themselves with the ICON-based user screens.
"With margins under pressure from uncertain raw materials prices and high levels of competition, it's essential for a printer to reduce waste to a minimum," said GPI's Bill Ruttan, Web Offset Area Lead. "Thanks to their technical expertise and smooth project management skills, QuadTech proved to be the perfect partner to help us address this challenge. The resulting installation dramatically boosts the competitiveness of our existing press."
Employing over 15,000 at over 50 plants worldwide, GPI is a leading provider of paperboard packaging for a wide range of consumer retail goods. The company is one of the largest producers of folding cartons.
About Graphic Packaging International, Inc.
Graphic Packaging International, Inc., a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, is a leading provider of paperboard packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage and other consumer products companies. The company is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and holds a leading market position in coated-recycled boxboard and specialty bag packaging. The company's customers include some of the most widely recognized companies in the world.
About QuadTech
QuadTech, Inc., is a worldwide leader and innovator of performance proven press control technology. Founded in 1979, QuadTech sells its automated auxiliary control systems in more than 100 countries to the web offset newspaper and commercial markets, packaging and converting markets, and publication gravure market. Headquartered in Sussex, WI, USA, QuadTech maintains a worldwide network of sales and service operations, including facilities strategically located throughout Europe, and in Japan, China, Singapore, India, and North and South America. QuadTech is proud to be registered ISO 9001:2008 DNV. QuadTech is a subsidiary of Quad/Graphics, one of the largest and most technologically advanced printers in the world.
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