Latest Georgia-Pacific Stories
OMAHA, Neb., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad named 63 companies as annual Pinnacle Award recipients for chemical transportation safety. The award recognizes Union Pacific customers that implemented successful prevention and corrective plans and achieved a rate of zero non-accident releases (NARs) for regulated hazardous materials shipments. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) "From the soda ash used to make soaps, detergent...
New packaging design and product categories help consumers quickly pick the best paper for their specific needs ATLANTA, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When consumers need paper for a specific purpose like business reports, copies or daily home printing, they can encounter a range of product specifications. To simplify the paper purchasing experience, Georgia-Pacific is re-launching its communication papers in three intuitive product categories - Standard, Premium, and Super...
ATLANTA, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- South Carolina government officials joined Georgia-Pacific leaders today to celebrate the start-up of production at the company's oriented strand board (OSB) plant at Clarendon County, S.C., and the 130 new jobs these operations create. Jim Hannan, CEO and president of Georgia-Pacific, and Bryan Stirling, chief of staff to Governor Nikki Haley, addressed a group of mill employees and officials from state, county and city government. (Photo:...
Ford F-150 Grand Prize Winner to be revealed in Fall 2013 ATLANTA, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In the shop...on the factory floor...at the office... in the community... America's workers are getting work done and getting the chance at a Ford® F-150 to prove it. The makers of Brawny Industrial® wipers today kicked off the Great American Worker contest, an annual Georgia-Pacific Professional event saluting the efforts of the unsung heroes of American industry and recognizing their...
ATLANTA, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-Pacific today announced that it is developing plans for potential investments, which total nearly $400 million, in its plywood and lumber operations. These facility expansions and equipment upgrades will further strengthen the company's commitment to meet customers' needs in the building products industry. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030425/PAPLOGO ) The company has approved funding for significant engineering and is...
NEW YORK, February 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Investors Alliance announced new research reports highlighting Rock-Tenn Company (NYSE: RKT), International Paper Company (NYSE: IP), Packaging Corp of America (NYSE: PKG), Clearwater Paper Corp (NYSE: CLW) and KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp. (NYSE:KS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below. Rock-Tenn Company...
ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Building on more than 25 years of proven performance in commercial roofing, one of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum's fiberglass mat cover boards is now better than ever. Enhanced DensDeck(®) Prime Roof Boards - featuring the mold resistance, fire resistance, strength and dimensional stability of the industry-leading DensDeck Roof Boards product family - provide broader compatibility and greater performance with roofing adhesives. In adhered, single...
ATLANTA, Dec. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-Pacific today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of the Temple-Inland Building Products business from International Paper Co. The purchase price is $750 million and the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. The acquisition is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20030425/PAPLOGO) "This acquisition is a long-term investment that will create...
ATLANTA, Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine fighting a building fire with gardening gloves or walking into a 1,000 degrees F room with threadbare boots. Now, imagine voluntarily taking these risks without being paid. This exemplifies the fierce commitment of volunteer firefighters, yet many departments lack funds to purchase specialized gear and replace outdated equipment. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...
ATLANTA, Sept.18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-Pacific today announced that it plans to begin a ramp up of production at its oriented strand board (OSB) facility at Clarendon County, S.C., in the first quarter of 2013. The mill was part of the acquisition in May 2010 from Grant Forest Products that also included an operating plant at Allendale County, S.C., and another operating plant at Englehart, Ontario. The acquisition totaled approximately $400 million. Georgia-Pacific spent...
