Graphic Packaging International to Acquire G-Box S.A. de C.V.

ATLANTA, GA—Graphic Packaging Holding Company announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Graphic Packaging International, Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase G-Box, S.A. de C.V. The acquisition includes two folding carton converting facilities located in Monterrey, Mexico and Tijuana, Mexico. The purchase allows Graphic Packaging to expand its manufacturing scope in Mexico, broaden its customer base and offer its current customers a wider range of products. The acquisition is subject to standard closing requirements, regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2015.

As previously announced, Graphic Packaging International acquired the converting assets of Carded Graphics, LLC. on Oct. 1. Based in Staunton, VA, Carded Graphics’ state of the art converting facility produces award winning printed folding cartons and has a strong regional position in the food, craft beer and other consumer product markets.