Graphic Packaging Names Vice President and Resident Manager of Louisiana Paper Mill

Graphic Packaging Names Vice President and Resident Manager of
Louisiana Paper Mill 


MARIETTA, Ga., Feb. 1  /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging Corporation (NYSE:
GPK) today announced the appointment of Karl Christianson to Vice President and
Resident Manager of its paper mill located in West Monroe, Louisiana. Effective
February 7, 2005, he replaces Herb Graham, who has been promoted to Vice
President Technology and Engineering Services.

In his new role, Christianson assumes responsibility for paperboard operations
in Graphic Packaging Corporation's (GPC) largest paper mill, West Monroe. 
Graham will now focus specifically on driving cost reduction and operating
efficiency initiatives throughout GPC's paperboard division.  Both positions
report directly to Steven Saucier, Senior Vice President, Paperboard
Operations.

"Karl and Herb bring proven and impressive leadership skills in the paperboard
industry to these critical positions -- their presence builds on an already
strong team," stated Saucier.  "With their leadership, we are poised to
continue our cost reduction and asset utilization efforts that enable us to be
an industry leader.  Karl and Herb will be invaluable as we pursue these
objectives," he added.

Christianson joins GPC from Tembec, where he served as Vice President and
General Manager of Tembec's St. Francisville, Louisiana paper mill. Previously,
Christianson held similar positions with well-known manufacturing companies
including Mead Corporation, Gaylord Container Corporation, and Repap Wisconsin,
Inc.

Herb Graham has been with GPC for more than 30 years, during which time he has
held positions of increasing responsibility within the paperboard division. 
Most recently, he served as Vice President and Resident Manager of GPC's West
Monroe, Louisiana paper mill -- a position he held for over seven years.

About Graphic Packaging Corporation

Graphic Packaging Corporation was formed in August 2003 as a result of the
merger of Riverwood Holding, Inc. and Graphic Packaging International
Corporation.  Graphic Packaging is a leading provider of paperboard packaging
solutions to the beverage, food and consumer product industries.  Additional
information about Graphic Packaging, its business and its products is available
on the Company's Web site at http://www.graphicpkg.com/.

Forward Looking Statement

This release includes forward-looking statements as to management's or the
Company's expectations and beliefs. Forward-looking statements are made upon
management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments
and their potential effects on the Company, as to which there can be no
assurance. Important factors detailed in the Company's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings, as well as the following important factors, could cause the
Company's actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties relating to the merger with Graphic Packaging International
Corporation; the Company's substantial amount of debt; achieving improved
volumes in North American consumer products packaging and North American
beverage carton markets; the sale of additional paperboard into the open
market; the selling prices the Company realizes for its products; the extent to
which the Company can implement its business strategies and achieve forecasted
synergies; prolonged disruptions in the Company's production facilities;
competitive conditions; the volatility of energy and raw material costs and
availability; the loss of key executives; general economic and business
conditions both in the U.S. and globally; labor relations; currency translation
movements and the risks of doing business in foreign countries. 

DATASOURCE: Graphic Packaging Corporation



CONTACT:  Wayne Juby, SVP Human Resources, Graphic Packaging Corporation,

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Web site:  http://www.graphicpkg.com/ 

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