Caraustar Announces Michelle W. Thornhill As Its New Operations Director to Its Recovered Fiber Group

ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Caraustar Industries, Inc. is proud to announce that Michelle W. Thornhill has joined Caraustar as Operations Director of the Recovered Fiber Group, effective January 9, 2012. 

"Michelle will be accountable to lead the recycling plants to achieve performance targets in all aspects of the operations including safety, productivity, efficiencies, and results," stated Gregory B. Cottrell. 

Michelle comes to Caraustar from SP Newsprint/SP Recycling Corporation where she most recently held the position of Vice President/General Manager SP Recycling Corporation.  Michelle also held the positions of Regional Controller at SP Newsprint Corporation and Administrative Manager/Controller with Rock-Tenn (formerly MeadWestvaco) Stevenson, Alabama mill. 

Caraustar Industries, Inc. is one of North America's largest integrated manufacturers of 100% recycled paperboard and converted paperboard products.  The company is a socially responsible corporation, is committed to environmentally sound practices and is dedicated to providing customers with outstanding value through innovative products and services.  Caraustar has developed its leadership position in the industry through diversification and integration from raw materials to finished products.  Caraustar serves the four principal recycled boxboard product end-use markets:  tubes and cores; folding cartons; gypsum facing paper and specialty paperboard products.  For additional information on Caraustar, please visit the company's website at www.caraustar.com.

SOURCE Caraustar Industries, Inc.