Graphic Packaging to acquire Walter G. Anderson

WG Anderson has a focus on store branded food and consumer products markets. The company operates two sheet-fed folding carton converting facilities, located in Hamel, Minnesota and Newton, Iowa.

The WG Anderson deal follows the completion of Graphic Packaging’s takeover of Mexico’s G-Box and it entering a deal to acquire Australia’s Colorpak.

‘The acquisition of WG Anderson is a continuation of our strategy to grow in attractive geographies and end markets,’ said Michael Doss, Graphic Packaging president and CEO. ‘The addition of these two state-of-the-art converting facilities enhances our leadership position in the key North American food and consumer product markets. We are also very pleased to welcome Marc Anderson, president and CEO of WG Anderson, and his highly talented workforce to the Graphic Packaging team.’

‘We are delighted to join the Graphic Packaging team,’ reciprocated Anderson. ‘Our employees and customers will benefit from this combination. Our long history of providing our customers with high-quality, value added packaging solutions, speed to market, and a customer focused culture will certainly strengthen Graphic Packaging's global position in the food and consumer product packaging markets.’