Marketing Alliance with Georgia-Pacific Packaging groups David S Smith in the United Kingdom and Georgia-Pacific Corp. in the USA have formed an alliance to supply packaging to customers requiring international supplier coverage. Through the alliance, the two companies will cooperate on the supply of corrugated and other types of packaging to multinational businesses that need continuity of supply in the United States and Europe.Both companies produce a range of packaging products and services with particular strength in corrugated packaging. In their respective markets, they are leaders in the development of innovative heavy-duty and lightweight packaging products, as well as high-quality graphics printing capabilities. In addition to collaborating on sales and marketing initiatives, G-P and David S Smith will share quality and technical information and product development to provide seamless supply to customers across all markets. "Both David S Smith Packaging and Georgia-Pacific have a great track record of high quality service and innovative product development," said David S Smith's Group Chief Executive, Peter Williams. "By working together we can provide superior service to major customers that operate in European and North American markets." "Georgia-Pacific is always exploring new business opportunities that support our containerboard and packaging business strategy" said Steven J. Klinger, vice president - Packaging Operations. "We are excited about partnering with David S Smith Packaging in this international alliance, which will allow us both to provide additional value propositions for existing and future customers." David S Smith Packaging is based in the UK and is the Tri-Wall brand holder in Europe. The company extends supply throughout Europe with sister company Kaysersberg Packaging with operations in France, Poland, Italy, Turkey and the Ukraine and ensures supply in other parts of Europe through its alliance with European packaging companies Saica and Kappa. Headquartered at Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of pulp, paper and related chemicals and the leading manufacturer and distributor of building products in the United States. The company employs more than 50,000 people at more than 500 locations in North America.
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