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Laura Knebusch Named Ad Age Leading Woman 2026

September 24, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Congratulations to Laura Knebusch, Senior Vice President of CPG Marketing and Customer Experience at Georgia-Pacific LLC, on being selected as one of Ad Age’s Leading Women 2026. Throughout her career, …

Georgia-Pacific Uses 3D Printing to Drive Manufacturing Innovation

September 17, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific’s use of 3D printing directly on the plant floor demonstrates how teams can replace expensive, slow-to-source solutions with faster and more practical alternatives. It is an example of what …

Georgia-Pacific Uses AI to Improve Workplace Safety

September 17, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific places a strong emphasis on workplace safety, with the goal of ensuring employees finish every shift safely and return home in the same condition in which they arrived. Across …

National Center for Civil and Human Rights Reopens After $57.9M Expansion

December 26, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights has officially reopened following the completion of a $57.9 million expansion. In 2022, Georgia-Pacific contributed $1 million to support the Center’s capital …

Georgia-Pacific & NASA: The First Paper Ever Made in Space

November 27, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Innovation has always been central to Georgia-Pacific’s growth, especially within our Consumer Products division. One of the most remarkable chapters in that history involves NASA—and a pioneering manufacturing milestone that …

GP PRO Unveils KOLO System 2.0: Next-Gen Smart Restroom Monitoring Solution

November 19, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific known for its cutting-edge dispensing and smart monitoring technologies, is once again elevating the standard for intelligent restroom systems with the latest updates to …

Reflecting on Six Years as a Chattahoochee Nature Center Trustee

November 19, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

This month marks the end of my six-year service as a trustee for the Chattahoochee Nature Center, Inc. The CNC serves a vital role in Metro Atlanta and throughout the …

GP PRO Unveils Hand Hygiene Insights for International Infection Prevention Week

October 30, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

GP PRO, a division of Georgia-Pacific known for its leadership in innovative dispensing and smart monitoring technologies, has unveiled the findings of its latest hand hygiene study in honor of …

Georgia-Pacific Invests $800M to Modernize Alabama River Cellulose Mill

September 30, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific has announced a significant new capital project at its Alabama River Cellulose mill in Perdue Hill, Alabama. Valued at $800 million, the initiative will modernize, expand, and enhance the …

Georgia-Pacific Toledo Team Wins 2025 Lube Room Challenge Award

September 4, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Employees who work closest to daily operations are often the first to spot opportunities for improvement. At Georgia-Pacific’s Toledo containerboard mill, the reliability team—responsible for keeping machinery running at peak …

Georgia-Pacific’s Retiree Talent Network: Bridging Knowledge Gaps

August 15, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

In today’s fast-moving and constantly evolving business world, many organizations struggle with preserving institutional knowledge and sustaining productivity. Georgia-Pacific is addressing these challenges proactively through its innovative Retiree Talent Network …

Innovations in Georgia Forestry: Industry Leaders Drive Sustainable Growth

July 3, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The Georgia Chamber recently held a panel discussion titled Innovations in Georgia Forestry, highlighting how businesses across the state are engaging with the forestry sector and the broader economic implications …

Georgia-Pacific Expands Recycling of PE-Coated Paper Cups at Savannah River Mill

May 8, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific’s Savannah River facility in Rincon, Georgia, has started accepting polyethylene (PE)-coated paper cups as part of its mixed paper recycling stream. This marks the third Georgia-Pacific mill to do …

Georgia-Pacific Completes $34M Upgrades at Bradford, PA Facility

January 14, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific has finalized a series of upgrades to its corrugated facility in Bradford, Pennsylvania, which began in early 2023. This $34 million investment introduced advanced equipment to enhance the plant’s …

Georgia-Pacific Completes $34M Upgrades at Bradford Facility, Boosting Efficiency and Community Support

January 13, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific has completed its upgrades to the corrugated facility in Bradford, Pennsylvania, which began in early 2023. The total investment amounted to nearly $34 million, funding the installation of new …

Georgia-Pacific Expands EarthKraft Recyclable Mailers with Larger Sizes and Gusseted Options

December 5, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific, LLC has announced the expansion of its EarthKraft line of curbside recyclable mailers, now offering larger and gusseted versions of its unpadded mailer. Initially introduced in late 2023, the …

Georgia-Pacific Partners with Green Bay Fire Department for Training and Emergency Response

November 21, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific has maintained a strong partnership with the Green Bay Metro Fire Department for many years. Currently, 75 Georgia-Pacific employees are part of the department’s Fire Brigade, a volunteer group …

Georgia-Pacific Celebrates 2 Billion EarthKraft Recyclable Mailers Milestone

November 20, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

In just over a year since reaching the milestone of producing 1 billion padded and unpadded mailers, Georgia-Pacific has now achieved the production of its 2 billionth EarthKraft™ recyclable mailer. …

GP PRO Raises $12K for Rally Foundation in Memory of Caroline Belcher

November 12, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

I’m incredibly proud of our GP PRO (Georgia-Pacific) teams for raising over $12,000 in support of the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research! Eric Jungslager and Chris Nakos recently co-hosted …

Georgia-Pacific Supports Fordyce Community After Tragic Mass Shooting

October 11, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

On Friday, June 21, a tragic event occurred at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, a small town of 3,200 people located 65 miles from Little Rock. An …

Augusta Corrugated Wins Safety Award for Innovative Gap Check Tool

September 20, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

The team at Georgia-Pacific’s Augusta Corrugated facility has set a new standard for safety, earning the Fibre Box Association’s ‘Innovation in Safety’ Achievement Award for creating a groundbreaking tool. For …

Georgia-Pacific and Convoy of Hope Provide Crucial Relief After Hurricane Beryl

August 22, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

In July, when Hurricane Beryl swept through eastern Texas, many communities, including Corrigan and Camden—where Georgia-Pacific operates lumber and plywood facilities—found themselves without power or water. Following the storm, these …

Celebrating 35 Homes: Georgia-Pacific & Habitat for Humanity Partnership

August 19, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

We take great pride in our longstanding collaboration with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. This build represents our 35th home in partnership with Habitat, and for the first time, we incorporated …

Georgia-Pacific’s Digital Transformation: AI & Machine Learning for Enhanced Sustainability

July 31, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Tune in to this episode of Supply Chain Now for a deep dive into Georgia-Pacific LLC’s journey through digital transformation. Hosts Scott Luton and Kevin L. Jackson, CISSP®, CCSP® are …

Georgia-Pacific’s Commitment to Ending Domestic Violence: Impactful Community Support

June 20, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

At Georgia-Pacific, our commitment revolves around prioritizing people and the communities we serve. Through our Social Stewardship framework, we aim to foster stronger communities and positively impact lives. Central to …

Georgia-Pacific and Habitat for Humanity: Building Homes and Community Together in Atlanta

April 18, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

The construction of our 35th Atlanta Habitat for Humanity home has officially kicked off, and the residence is already showing progress. Andy Konieczka, executive vice president of our building products …

Crossett Paper Mill Recognized by EPA for Energy Efficiency Achievement

April 10, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

The Crossett paper mill operated by Georgia-Pacific in Crossett, Arkansas, has been acknowledged by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its commendable achievement in reducing energy intensity by 15.8%. …

Explore Georgia-Pacific’s Sustainable Papermaking Process and Wildlife Conservation Efforts

March 12, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Our team at Georgia-Pacific LLC recently welcomed members of the American Forest & Paper Association to our Savannah River Mill for an insightful tour of our recycled wastepaper operation. At …

Georgia-Pacific’s Tennessee Expansion: Creating Jobs and Economic Growth

March 1, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

In a recent initiative aimed at promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange, the Jackson, Tennessee, Dixie team partnered with their counterparts in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for an enriching training program. With …

Empowering Leadership: Brad Bolin’s Approach to Team Success at Georgia-Pacific

November 16, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Brad Bolin, the operations director at the Georgia-Pacific corrugated facility in Waxahachie, Texas, may not officially be a coach, but his leadership style certainly reflects that of one. A devoted …

Georgia-Pacific’s Collaborative Safety Initiatives with First Responders

November 7, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific has a long-standing tradition of backing those who safeguard the communities where its employees reside. The company’s Bucket Brigade initiative, which began in 2006, has provided over $3 million …

Empowering Women in Manufacturing: Celebrating Success at Georgia-Pacific

October 31, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

During this Manufacturing Month, Georgia-Pacific is honoring the achievements of women in the forest products sector and acknowledging their significant contributions. Even though women constitute only 29 percent of the …

Revitalizing Atlanta’s Heritage: Georgia-Pacific’s Role in Oakland Cemetery Preservation

October 30, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific is collaborating with the Historic Oakland Foundation to conserve a significant part of Atlanta’s heritage, the Oakland Cemetery. The firm has donated $75,000 and products to the cemetery’s Living …

Georgia-Pacific’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $4.3 Million for Cancer Research

October 9, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific employees, suppliers, and representatives from the City of Hope recently came together for an event aimed at supporting the fight against cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The golf tournament, …

Driving Transformation: Insights from Quality Control Manager Lacorsha Clarke

September 27, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Listen to the insights of Lacorsha Clarke, who holds the position of Quality Control Manager at a Georgia-Pacific Facility. Our series, “Perspectives through Principles,” is designed to showcase employees who …

Georgia-Pacific’s Bucket Brigade Program: Over $3 Million in Support to Local Fire Departments

September 27, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Georgia-Pacific, a company with a history of supporting local fire departments and first responders, operates three major facilities in Polk County, Texas, employing around 1,000 people. The company recently made …

Revolutionizing Construction: The Rise of Mass Timber in Georgia

September 22, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege to be a part of a panel discussion at the Georgia Forestry Association’s Annual Conference held in Jekyll Island. The discussion, named …

Monticello Mill: Achieving ‘Certified Silver’ in WHC Conservation Certification

September 15, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The Containerboard facilities located in Big Island, Virginia, and Monticello, Mississippi, have recently received two-year re-certifications from The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC). WHC’s Conservation Certification® program is a voluntary sustainability …

Driving Innovation and Transformation: Insights from Georgia-Pacific’s VP of Customer Experience

August 16, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Gain insights from Varsha Monick, Vice President of Customer Experience and Innovation, as she discusses the role of innovation and Principled Entrepreneurship in the creation of in-transit tracking to address …

Empowering Individuals for Success: Georgia-Pacific’s Unique Approach and Diverse Product Line

July 5, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

We strongly believe that when individuals are empowered to discover and cultivate their inherent talents, it paves the way for ultimate success. Lori B. Chennault, the senior vice president of …

Empowering Success: Discovering Innate Abilities at Georgia-Pacific – Leading Manufacturer and Marketer of Bath Tissue, Paper Towels, and More

July 4, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

We strongly believe that empowering individuals to recognize and cultivate their inherent abilities is the key to achieving ultimate success. Lori B. Chennault, senior vice president of strategic sourcing and …

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