Project PowerPack Updates
PowerPack Evaporator Installation
The newly installed 45-foot-tall, 100,000-pound evaporators will aid in the recovery of reusable chemicals, generate energy, and enable water to be treated and reused, reducing freshwater consumption. A major step forward in efficiency and sustainability!
We’re Proud to Invest in the Future of our Community!
The Green Bay Packaging Arkansas Kraft Division is proud to invest in the future of our community by supporting the next generation of leaders in Accounting, Computer Information Systems Technology, and STEM fields.
The Green Bay Packaging Scholarship is available to full‑time UACCM students who graduated from high schools in Faulkner, Conway, Pope, Yell, Van Buren, Perry, Saline, Pulaski, or Lonoke counties. This scholarship helps open doors for students to pursue their education and build meaningful career pathways.
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Submit your application directly through your university!
Project PowerPack Construction Update!
Green Bay Packaging’s Project PowerPack is progressing on schedule. Our crews are currently installing the structural steel for the new recovery boiler complex — and these columns are massive.
When complete, the recovery boiler complex will utilize over 3,000 tons of steel!
Every piece of steel lifted brings us one step closer to expanded capabilities and long-term sustainability. Stay tuned for more updates as the project continues.
Arkansas Kraft Division Awarded 2025 Business Facilities Impact Award
Green Bay Packaging is honored to receive a 2025 Business Facilities Impact Award in the Sustainability/Manufacturing category for Project PowerPack, nominated by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
This award recognizes projects that drive innovation, job creation, and meaningful community impact, underscoring GBP’s continued commitment to sustainable growth and responsible manufacturing leadership.
Green Bay Packaging George Kress Foundation Donates $1 Million to Morrilton Sports Complex
The Green Bay Packaging George Kress Foundation has pledged $1 million to help build a new sports complex in Morrilton. This modern facility, planned for Highway 64, will feature baseball and softball fields for local leagues and tournaments, while existing fields will be converted into youth soccer spaces.
The project aims to enhance recreational opportunities for families and attract teams from across Arkansas, boosting community engagement and local business growth. Green Bay Packaging’s investment underscores its commitment to supporting vibrant communities and creating spaces where youth can thrive for generations to come.
At the Green Bay Packaging Arkansas Kraft Paper Mill Division Project, we’re hitting major milestones:
Major Milestones
- 2.1 miles of highway relocated and fully in service
- 2,000+ auger-cast piles driven deep into bedrock
- 2 million+ cubic yards of soil safely removed
- Foundations laid for the utility bridge, substation transformers, and boilers
By the Numbers
- 23,000 cubic yards of concrete poured
- A 7.5-foot-thick pile cap supporting the boiler buildings
- 13,000+ tons of steel installed in boiler structures
Project PowerPack isn’t just construction-it’s a bold step forward, redefining what it means to build for the future.
Join our Arkansas Kraft Division to work on real-world projects that enhance safety, efficiency, and quality, while receiving mentorship from industry professionals.
We seek candidates pursuing degrees in fields such as engineering, environmental science, forestry, industrial technology, or accounting. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.
Green Bay Packaging (GBP) is investing in its Arkansas Kraft paper mill to modernize infrastructure and enhance sustainability. This multi-year project involves replacing boilers and installing an electric turbine generator to reduce emissions, as well as acquiring 300 acres for future expansion.