Graphic Packaging and Altivity Merge

“Our two companies share similar operating philosophies, including an unwavering commitment to serving our customers with innovative products and solutions,” said David W. Scheible, Graphic Packaging’s president and chief executive officer. “Our focus on continuous improvement will greatly enhance our integration activities, help us achieve our cost savings and merger synergy targets and drive superior results. The new company will benefit from strong positions in multiple packaging sectors including paperboard, folding carton, multi-wall & specialty bags, flexible packaging and labels, positioning us to provide our customers greater choice, better service, higher quality and more innovative solutions for all of their packaging needs. Furthermore, this merger will expand the breadth and diversity of our combined customer bases, improve our service to key national accounts, and improve access to the regional and specialty customer segments.”