Graphic Packaging named finalist for governor’s award

Battle Creek's Graphic Packaging is among 24 organizations and individuals named finalists for the 2016 Governor’s Energy Excellence Awards.

The company, located at 79 E. Fountain St., was named one of three finalists for Best Projects in the industrial and manufacturing category along with Cargill Inc. in St. Clair and Verso Corp. in Escanaba. Awards are given annually to organizations "which recognize an extraordinary commitment to reducing energy waste through innovative energy solutions," according to a news release.

“Energy efficiency doesn’t mean doing less," Gov. Rick Snyder was quoted as saying Wednesday. "It means doing as much or more but using less energy to get it done. Energy efficiency is the best example of a no-regrets policy Michigan can have."

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Graphic Packaging is part of Graphic Packaging International Inc. It is a paperboard packaging company that primarily serves the food, beverage and consumer products markets.

The Atlanta-based company has more than 15,000 employees in more than 60 locations in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Other nearby nominees include Western Michigan University, Bel-Aire Heating and Air Conditioning in Portage and Kalamazoo's Peter McWethy.

Contact Dillon Davis at 269-966-0698 or dwdavis@battlecreekenquirer.com. Follow him on Twitter: @DillonDavis