Graphic Packaging Enters Uncoated Recycled Paperboard Market

Graphic Packaging Holding Company has announced the introduction of PaceSetter RidgelineTM, signifying its expansion into the uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) market. This new offering is designed for applications such as folding cartons, laminations, edge protectors, tubes, and cores.

The URB product line allows Graphic Packaging to serve a broader range of customers in both coated and uncoated recycled paperboard applications. According to CEO Robbert Rietbroek, PaceSetter Ridgeline extends the company's recycled paperboard platform to new markets and customers, diversifying its portfolio to include industrial uses.

PaceSetter Ridgeline is manufactured using 100% recycled fiber, with at least 45% post-consumer recycled content. It is available in calipers ranging from 12 to 30 points and is produced at the company's facility in Waco, Texas. The plant's advanced technology supports flexibility to meet evolving customer demand and ensures consistent quality and converting performance for high-volume applications.

Graphic Packaging Holding Company, headquartered in Atlanta, is a global provider of consumer packaging solutions, primarily from renewable or recycled materials. The company focuses on reducing the environmental footprint of consumer packaging.