# Graphic Packaging International

> Graphic Packaging International makes paperboard, cartons, cups, trays and the machinery that applies packaging for food, beverage, foodservice and other consumer brands. The operating subsidiary of NYSE-listed Graphic Packaging Holding Company combines mills, package design and converting plants to help customers protect products and replace some plastic formats with fiber-based alternatives.

- **Headquarters:** Atlanta, United States
- **Founders:** E. W. Frost (Founder of predecessor Frost Industries in 1884)
- **Products:** KeelClip, PaperSeal Shape, PaceSetter Rainier, PaceSetter Ridgeline, Fridge Vendor
- **Notable:** Reported approximately 880 million plastic packages replaced with paperboard alternatives in 2025., Reported more than 3,100 packaging patents in June 2026., Reported 96% of packaging products sold in 2025 designed to be recyclable; this does not measure actual recycling.

## Products & services

- **KeelClip** — Paperboard multipack clips for cans, paired with high-speed AutoClip KC1600 machinery; replaces plastic rings and shrink film.
- **PaperSeal Shape** — Barrier-lined paperboard trays developed with G. Mondini; the 2024 Moy Park/Sainsbury’s application used 72-82% less plastic per tray.
- **PaceSetter Rainier** — Paperboard made from 100% recycled fiber with brightness and printability intended to compete with bleached board.
- **PaceSetter Ridgeline** — Uncoated board made from 100% recycled fiber, at least 45% post-consumer content, for cartons, laminations, tubes, cores and edge protectors.
- **Fridge Vendor** — Long, narrow beverage carton designed for refrigerator storage and dispensing; introduced by predecessor Riverwood.
- **Packaging design, converting and machinery** — Structural design, graphics, printing, cutting, folding and gluing, plus specialized packaging equipment.
- **Foodservice and cooking packaging** — Paperboard cups, lids, food containers and microwave and ovenable packaging.
- **Boardio** — Paperboard canister packaging and associated machinery.

## Achievements

- Reported approximately 880 million plastic packages replaced with paperboard alternatives in 2025.
- Reported more than 3,100 packaging patents in June 2026.
- Reported 96% of packaging products sold in 2025 designed to be recyclable; this does not measure actual recycling.
- Won two WorldStar awards announced in January 2024.
- Ranked fifth overall in the 2026 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, according to its September announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Announced third-quarter 2026 earnings call for November 3.
- **2026-09** — Appointed Aditya Gandhi chief accounting officer; announced top-five 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking.
- **2026-08** — Q2 sales were $2.188 billion and net income $24 million; company expected $85 million in 2026 savings from structural cost actions.
- **2026-07** — Introduced PaceSetter Ridgeline, entering uncoated recycled paperboard.
- **2026-06** — Released 2025 Impact Report.
- **2026-02** — Waco projected total cost reached $1.67 billion; CEO initiated operations and footprint review.
- **2026-01** — Robbert Rietbroek succeeded Michael Doss as president and CEO.

## Links

- Website: https://www.graphicpkg.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/graphic-packaging-international/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GraphicPackagingInternational

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Last updated: 2026-10-22