Paperboard innovation shines with double AmeriStar awards. Double the innovation. Double the recognition. Graphic Packaging is celebrating two Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) AmeriStar Award wins for paperboard packaging solutions that show just how much impact smart design can deliver. EnviroClip(TM) Beam helped Harry Brompton's Iced Tea move into a recyclable, retail-ready multipack format. The glue-free paperboard clip is designed to securely hold PET bottles with minimal material, strong shelf impact and practical packability. As a curbside-recyclable alternative to shrink film, it also supports a more circular packaging approach - with comparative assessment showing a significantly higher Material Circularity Indicator (Ellen MacArthur Foundation) alongside a lower cradle-to-grave carbon footprint in an equivalent bottle multipack comparison. The Keurig Coffee Collective carton created for Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. shows another side of paperboard innovation: premium presentation, intuitive opening and product protection in one efficient format. With a refined tray-and-lid structure, gold foil stamping, spot gloss and a carefully choreographed unboxing experience, it helps turn everyday coffee choice into a more elevated brand moment. Huge congratulations to its customers and the Graphic Packaging teams behind these award-winning innovations. This is what happens when collaboration, creativity and technical expertise come together.

Atlanta Gear Works names veteran paper industry and field service leader to head Field Services. Randy Hand brings more than 25 years of experience to the company's growing field services operation "Randy understands what unplanned downtime costs our customers and how to respond when every hour matters," said CEO Jack Conway. DAWSONVILLE, GA, August 11, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ - Atlanta Gear Works (AGW), a leading provider of industrial gearbox repair, rebuild and field service, has named Randy Hand as Director of Field Services. Hand brings more than 25 years of maintenance, reliability and field service leadership experience, with a career focused on helping paper mills and other industrial manufacturers improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime and maximize production. In his new role, Hand will lead AGW's growing field service organization, expanding the company's ability to provide onsite gearbox inspections, installation supervision, maintenance support, troubleshooting, outage assistance and emergency field service including field machining for customers throughout North America. "Randy's experience is an outstanding fit for Atlanta Gear Works and the customers we serve," said CEO Jack Conway. "He's spent his career solving reliability challenges in demanding industrial environments, leading field service organizations and helping manufacturers improve equipment performance. Just as important, he understands what unplanned downtime costs our customers and how to respond when every hour matters." Before joining Atlanta Gear Works, Hand served in a series of field service and maintenance leadership positions with Graphic Packaging International, Georgia Pacific and Voith Paper, a leading supplier to the paper industry, where he directed nationwide onsite service operations. While at Voith, he oversaw more than 100 field service professionals supporting paper and chemical manufacturing customers throughout the United States and was credited with achieving a 49% increase in revenue and 60% improvement in margins. Throughout his career, Hand has developed a reputation for improving equipment reliability, strengthening maintenance programs and building long-term customer relationships through responsive, hands-on field support. His experience includes leading complex maintenance projects, managing major mill outages, implementing predictive maintenance programs and directing multidisciplinary teams of engineers, superintendents and skilled craftsmen serving industrial facilities across the country. "I'm excited to join Atlanta Gear Works and help expand their already respected field service capabilities," said Hand. "In addition to growing from within, we'll also be relying on the national network of trusted industrial maintenance professionals I've built throughout my career." "Field service is an increasingly large part of our business. Bringing Randy on board further strengthens our commitment to providing responsive field support and technical expertise wherever our customers need it," said VP-Sales Craig Massa. "In addition, he's experienced at building the kind of long-term customer relationships on which we've built our business." For more about Randy Hand, please go to https://atlantagear.com/welcome-to-randy-hand-our-new-director-of-field-services/ Atlanta Gear Works is a total-solution industrial gear and gearbox design, engineer, manufacture and repair company. For more than 30 years, AGW has served America's leading industrial manufacturers with high-quality innovative solutions and responsive service. The company offers extensive field services and technical support for all brands of gearboxes plus a complete range of custom and replacement gears. Heavy investment in its people, plant and processes backs its commitment to maximizing equipment reliability and minimizing customer downtime. The company is located at 433 Hightower Parkway, Dawsonville, GA 30534. For more information, go to https://atlantagear.com # # # Contact information. Carol Niemi Stand Marketing Atlanta, GA Telephone: 404.273.4244