Graphic Packaging International

Graphic Packaging International, LLC is a globally leading paper-based packaging solutions provider headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1978, with annual revenue of $9.5 billion (2023), the company operates 60+ production bases across 10+ countries employing 25,000+ people. Listed on NYSE: GPK.

Core Business

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is a leader in coated recycled board (CRB) and coated unbleached kraft (CUK) paperboard markets, converting these substrates into folding cartons, cups, foodservice packaging, and multipack solutions. The company is the largest producer of CRB in North America and a major supplier of CUK globally. GPI's end-to-end manufacturing network converts paperboard into finished packaging for the world's largest food and beverage brands, with specialized capabilities in barrier-coated paperboard that replaces plastic in frozen food trays, microwaveable containers, and quick-service restaurant packaging.

Global Presence

GPI operates over 100 consumer packaging manufacturing and design centers worldwide, with major facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company has been at the forefront of the "plastic-to-paper" transition, developing proprietary barrier coating technologies that enable paperboard to replace single-use plastics in foodservice applications. GPI's award-winning sustainable packaging designs have earned multiple PAC Global Awards, and the company has been consistently recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies and by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Key Strengths

Graphic Packaging's leadership in coated recycled board (CRB) and coated unbleached kraft (CUK) markets provides unique substrate advantages in the plastic-to-paper transition. The company's proprietary barrier coating technologies enable paper-based packaging to replace plastics in frozen food, microwave, and QSR applications — a secular growth opportunity. GPI's award-winning sustainability credentials (PAC Global Awards, Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Companies) strengthen brand preference among ESG-conscious consumer goods companies. The company's vertically integrated model from paperboard manufacturing to finished packaging ensures quality control and cost efficiency. VerityRank Score of 76/100.