Marietta, Georgia, USA, 29 April 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging International, Inc., a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), has completed its acquisition of substantially all of the assets and business of Sierra Pacific Packaging, a producer of folding cartons, beverage carriers, and corrugated boxes for the consumer packaged goods industry.

"This is a unique opportunity that provides us with a strategic location to service customers on the West Coast and allows us to participate in the fast-growing craft beer and litho-lam wine box markets. We are pleased that the majority of the Sierra management team and employees will be joining Graphic, ensuring a smooth transition," said David Scheible, Graphic Packaging CEO.

Graphic Packaging International, Inc., a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, is a leading provider of paperboard packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage, and other consumer products companies. The company is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and holds a leading market position in coated-recycled boxboard and specialty bag packaging. Additional information about Graphic Packaging, its business, and its products is available at www.graphicpkg.com.