Oct 12, 2011. /Lesprom Network/. Graphic Packaging International, Inc. (GPI), a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company, plans to institute a reduction in force and close its La Porte, Ind. carton facility, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. "These very difficult decisions were studied significantly, but ultimately are necessary in light of the ongoing economic impacts being felt by our customers and consumers. These changes will help to ensure our continued success in the paperboard packaging space," said David Scheible, President and CEO. "GPI continually evaluates all of our business operations and redeploys business to maximize the cost-effectiveness of our manufacturing footprint as a whole. This constant evaluation ensures we are serving our markets as efficiently as possible." The overall reduction will affect approximately 200-220 employees. The company anticipates one-time costs of $6 million to $8 million in the 4Q 2011 and the 1Q 2012 with annual savings of $20 million to $25 million. The company will transition business from the La Porte plant to a number of different existing operations in the U.S. The La Porte carton plant will continue to operate and support customers while its business is transitioned to several other plants over the next few weeks. In addition to closing the La Porte facility, the company is consolidating certain corporate and business unit functions to more efficiently utilize sales, product development and administrative resources across all business groups. The Company will notify affected employees this week and will provide appropriate assistance to those affected. Graphic Packaging International, Inc., a subsidiary of Graphic Packaging Holding Company, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, is a leading provider of paperboard packaging solutions for a wide variety of products to food, beverage and other consumer products companies. The company is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and holds a leading market position in coated-recycled boxboard and specialty bag packaging.