Green Bay Packaging Announces Acquisition Of Land In Casa Grande
CASA GRANDE, AZ (August 15, 2024) — Green Bay Packaging (GBP) is thrilled to announce a land acquisition near Phoenix, Arizona. The approximately 80-acre parcel is located at the NEC/SEC of Bianco and Kortsen roads in Casa Grande, Arizona.
“Green Bay Packaging is excited to be a part of the great community of Casa Grande,” said GBP Executive Vice President Bryan Hollenbach. “The surrounding markets are a growing business community that we believe will be a great fit for the future presence of a significant GBP corrugated box operation. We want to thank Newmark and Land Advisors for their help in bringing this important investment to closure.”
“Green Bay Packaging represents yet another exciting rural win in Arizona,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “The company’s presence highlights the continued economic growth taking place in Casa Grande and across Arizona. We are grateful to Green Bay Packaging for their commitment to Arizona and look forward to supporting their success.”
Newmark Executive Managing Director Si Pitstick and Managing Director Rob Stephens represented Green Bay Packaging. The seller of the site was Auza Ranches LLC, represented by Kirk McCarville and Trey Davis of Land Advisors Organization.
“Casa Grande’s rapid growth and strategic location within Arizona have made it a prime destination for companies seeking to expand or relocate,” said Pitstick. “We are proud to have played a role in bringing Green Bay Packaging to this dynamic community, where their presence will further bolster the local economy and create significant employment opportunities.”
“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Green Bay Packaging to Casa Grande,” said Casa Grande Mayor Craig McFarland. “This investment is a testament to our city’s strategic growth and commitment to fostering a vibrant business environment. We look forward to a long and prosperous partnership with Green Bay Packaging.”
GBP currently operates a sales and distribution office in Tempe. It is renowned for being a reputable employer with a positive company culture and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards, quality, and service in all its operations.
Media Contacts
Catharine Rathbone, Green Bay Packaging, [email protected]
Alyssa Tufts, Arizona Commerce Authority, [email protected]
About Green Bay Packaging Inc.
Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is dedicated to the innovative development of its products and forestry resources, focusing on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement throughout its over 40 facilities in 16 states. For more information about Green Bay Packaging, Inc., visit gbp.com.
About the Arizona Commerce Authority
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: attract, expand, create - attract out-of-state companies to establish operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to expand their business in Arizona and beyond; and help entrepreneurs create new Arizona businesses in targeted industries. For more information, please visit azcommerce.com and follow the ACA on Twitter @azcommerce.