{"id":11271,"date":"2023-04-11T15:48:22","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T14:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/?p=11271"},"modified":"2023-04-11T15:48:22","modified_gmt":"2023-04-11T14:48:22","slug":"graphic-packaging-expands-central-europe-footprint-through-strategic-partnership-with-fort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/graphic-packaging-expands-central-europe-footprint-through-strategic-partnership-with-fort\/","title":{"rendered":"Graphic Packaging expands central Europe footprint through strategic partnership with Fort"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   container_wrap fullsize' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-11271'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; 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'><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h1 class=\"post-title entry-title\" itemprop=\"headline\">Graphic Packaging expands central Europe footprint through strategic partnership with Fort<\/h1><span class=\"post-meta-infos\">\/ <span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\">in <a href=\"https:\/\/fei-online.com\/category\/e-news\/\" rel=\"tag\">E-News<\/a> <\/span><\/span><\/header>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/fei-online.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/04\/GPI-Logo-scaled.jpg' alt='' title='GPI-Logo' height=\"900\" width=\"2560\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Fibre-based consumer packaging leader Graphic Packaging International has continued to expand its presence in central Europe after agreeing to a strategic commercial partnership with Fort Print Packaging, one of the largest companies in Bulgaria.<\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Fort specializes in the production of cartonboard and corrugated packaging and has the region\u2019s largest market share in laminated packaging. Its unique technical capabilities will enable Graphic Packaging to further develop packaging solutions for the food and consumer goods industry.<\/p>\n<p>Joe Yost, EVP and President EMEA at Graphic Packaging commented, \u201cWe\u2019re immensely proud to collaborate with Fort, a true innovator and leader in its field. Fort is known for its state-of-the-art production facilities and enviable range of machines for printing, varnishing and lamination, but more than that, it\u2019s known for its passion for innovation and dedication to sustainable packaging. This relationship is an ideal fit for our business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to being able to deliver an even higher level of customer service to our European customers primarily located in the southeastern and adjacent regions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Graphic Packaging has a strong presence throughout Europe, and the partnership with Plovdiv-based Fort will give the sustainable packaging leader a foothold in Bulgaria.<\/p>\n<p>Todor Charkov, CEO of Fort, welcomed the partnership, saying, \u201cWe are delighted to work with the leading global name in sustainable, innovative fibre-based packaging. 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