Author: Joi Light
GP Packaging Expands Manufacturing Curbside Recyclable Paper Padded Mailers for E-Commerce
Update: 08/02/201 New facilities in Georgia and Pennsylvania to meet demand for a more sustainable e-commerce packaging option Georgia-Pacific is expanding its manufacturing footprint for curbside recyclable paper padded mailers to support growing demand for more sustainable shipping envelopes. The new locations in Jonestown, Pennsylvania, and McDonough, Georgia, will expand availability of the mailers in […]
GP’s Sweetwater Builds Gypsum and Futures
GP to Invest $200k in Sweetwater ISD Career Technology Program GP’s Sweetwater gypsum mill just made a sweet deal with the independent school district (ISD) of Sweetwater, Texas. They’re investing $200k into their career and technology education (CTE) program. The donation is intended to give students the foundational knowledge and skills needed to be successful […]
In the Eye of the Storm
How we help with hurricane preparedness; disaster relief and rebuilding efforts In the North Atlantic ocean, hurricanes season kicks off June 1 each year and continues through November when the ocean has been warmed during the summer months. Hurricanes are large, spiraling tropical storms that can pack wind speeds of over 150 miles per hour […]
Wood You Look at This!
GP PRO and Consumer Products Reimagine Opportunities in the Community The Georgia-Pacific Buddy program is an employee-volunteer tutoring initiative that began over 20 years ago. The program was established to enhance the academic skills of students at M. Agnes Jones (MAJ) Elementary in the Atlanta Public Schools. Like many other in-person initiatives, the GP Buddy […]
Update: GP’s Sale of Nonwovens Business to Glatfelter Finalized
Glatfelter Corporation (NYSE: GLT), a leading global supplier of engineered materials, today announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Georgia-Pacific’s U.S. nonwovens business for $175 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction includes an airlaid manufacturing operation in Mount Holly, NC along with a nonwovens product development operation in Memphis, Tenn. See […]
Community Heroes: One GP Employee’s Effort to Spark Hope in a Pandemic
The actions we take within our communities are often the biggest catalysts for change at a larger scale – something Charles Koch discusses at length in his newest book, Believe in People – and after a long year of social distancing, our employees are finding new ways to connect with their communities and make a difference. Ivan […]
GP’s Parent Company Earns 2021 EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Partner Of The Year
Congratulations to our parent company Koch Industries for earning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award. Our employees work on improving energy performance every day. With other Koch companies, we’re proud our performance contributed to this great recognition. In fact, our cellulose Leaf River facility in New Augusta, Miss., […]
GP PRO Survey Finds Elevated Consumer Support for Custodians During COVID-19
Prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, custodians primarily performed their duties with little notice, often at night or after regular business hours. The pandemic, though, which led to enhanced cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting practices, put custodians in the spotlight, and for the past year, they have been ardent protectors of consumer health and […]
Alabama River Cellulose: A Strong Presence in the Region
Since 1978, the Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area. ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific’s […]
#SeeHer: Rising by Lifting Others
It’s Women’s History Month and we’re celebrating women all across GP throughout the month of March. Meet Kaa Brazier, a production leader at our Brewton bleached board operations, who has been with the company for just a little over four years. Kaa manages the paper and shipping areas for the Brewton mill and enjoys removing […]