Board Converting News, July 11, 2022

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vide exceptional quality and service to our customers. Our goal is simply to exceed our customers’ expectations. We work hand in hand with our customers to provide innova- tive packaging solutions and have a nearly 100 percent on-time delivery rate. Green Bay Packaging complements our business philosophy, provides us access to additional tools, and gives us the opportunity to service our custom- ers’ needs on a much larger scale. I’m excited to be able to continue to lead the team at Interstate Packaging Corp.” Bryan Hollenbach, GBP Executive Vice President add- ed, “The Interstate Packaging acquisition expands our market presence and adds a dedicated workforce that is committed to growing the business while providing excel- lent service and quality to our customers. We are very ex- cited to work more closely with the Interstate Packaging team and help them grow their business in the Minnesota and Iowa markets.” Established in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a fam- ily-owned, vertically integrated manufacturing company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding cartons facility, recycled and virgin linerboard mills, pressure-sen- sitive label roll stock plants, specialty converting opera- tions, timberlands and a sawmill facility. The company is dedicated to the innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainabil- ity, quality and continuous improvement throughout its 37 facilities in 16 states. South Carolina DHEC Fines New-Indy $129,360 Over Odor At Catawba Mill According to multiple local media reports, a new order from South Carolina environmental officials is solving one of four disputes between the New-Indy Containerboard paper mill, the state health department and the Environ- mental Protection Agency (EPA). The Catawba, South Carolina manufacturing plant has been under scrutiny for allegedly producing a foul odor that can be smelled in neighboring communities. The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will require New-Indy to take specific actions by specific deadlines to resolve one dispute among all par- ties involved. The plant must increase pollution control equipment to prevent further problems, according to the order. New-Indy must also improve its wastewater treat- ment system after South Carolina DHEC officials found the company failed to maintain it in good condition due to a build-up of sludge. In addition to changes that must be made to the plant, New-Indy must also pay a civil penalty of $129,360 to DHEC. People living near the Catawba-based paper mill have complained about foul smells going back to 2020. Citizens

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