Graphic Packaging Int’l Announces Grand Innovation Challenge Winners Consumers are demanding sustainable packaging solu- tions. They want a future where the take-make-waste sys- tem is eliminated. To meet that challenge head-on, brands must respond by creating packaging that not only comes from renewable resources, but that is also recyclable or compostable. At Graphic Packaging International, we take that sen- timent seriously by implementing measurable action to meet consumer demand. By enabling our customers to achieve their sustainability goals, we are committed to of- fering consumer packaging that has minimal impact on the environment. As such, we are passionate about creating a more sustainable future and we know that innovation and creativity is needed to deliver on our commitment. With this in mind, we created our ‘Grand Innovation Challenge’ to engage all our employees in our innovation process. With over 24,000 employees, Graphic Packaging has a huge pool of creativity – individuals whose work revolves around fiber-based packaging every day. We knew that they could be a great source of ideas to drive our innova- tion pipeline, developing fresh thinking to help us delight our customers. We are proud to share that we received many ideas in the challenge, coming from a wide range of functions
across the organization and from around the globe. It was great to see the enthusiasm that our colleagues brought to the process. The competition was judged by a cross-functional pan- el, who were particularly pleased to see some of the ideas submitted were related to concepts that were already in the Graphic Packaging innovation pipeline. Great minds think alike! We are happy to announce that the 2021 Graphic Pack- aging Grand Challenge winners are: First Place – 3-way tie: • David Mann, Pacific, Missouri • Joshua Vieyra, Kendallville, Indiana • Eugenio Traballano, Concord, New Hampshire Second Place – 2-way tie • Alyssa Denney, St. Paul, Minnesota • Rebecca Turner, Winsford, UK Honorable Mention In addition to the first and second place winning en- tries, an Honorable Mention award was given to Brandais Markey from the Graphic Packaging Omaha, Nebraska, facility. This was awarded for her outstanding concept pre- sentation. Graphic Packaging International’s history extends more than 100 years, as numerous legacy companies have joined forces to create an ever-evolving corporation. We have over 90 facilities worldwide and more than 19,000 employees. Visit graphicpkg.com for more information.
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