Pratt Industries is providing leading organic herbalist Gaia Herbs with innovative, 100% recycled packaging that is not only helping the environment but improving the company’s bottom line as well. Packaging World, one of the leading packaging industry publications, has more on the story in their article, “New casing strategy cultivates economy and ecology” which is quoted …
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Just a few hours before Pratt announced plans to build a fourth paper mill, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg issued an official proclamation declaring September 17 “Pratt Industries Day” in the Big Apple to commemorate the recent production at our Staten Island mill of 5 million tons of recycled paper. “About half of all …
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Pratt Industries has announced plans to build its fourth, 100 percent recycled paper mill – eventually bringing the company’s overall containerboard capacity to 1.5 million tons. The new, $260 million mill will be located in Valpariaso, In., adjacent to the company’s existing box-making plant which is the world’s largest. Chairman and owner Anthony Pratt said …
Pratt Industries Display Division continues to grow its stake in the Point-of-Purchase industry by expanding its manufacturing footprint to the northeast, establishing a fulfillment services team, and adding to an already robust client base. Pratt Display’s recent acquisition of an 115,000 square foot facility in Reading, PA brings the division’s high-end manufacturing locations to a …
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Pratt Industries has just celebrated another major milestone – its Conyers mill has produced its 6 millionth ton of 100% recycled paper. The Conyers facility, the first Pratt-built mill in the USA, reached the landmark number on July 24th – 18 years after start-up. Ironically, the 6 millionth ton was 26-pound – as was the …
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On Friday, June 21, Pratt’s millugator in Conyers welcomed CKS Plastics and 27 of its managers from across the country (14 plants) and from their corporate office in Atlanta. The CKS group was escorted by bus to Conyers by Pratt Account Manager, Kelle Sewell and Pratt Strategic Account Manager, Scott Laughridge. The tour included a stop …
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Pratt Industries’ mill on Staten Island has just passed a major milestone – producing its 5 millionth ton of 100% recycled paper! Since it began operations in 1997, the mill has saved 85 million trees and prevented the equivalent of 400 million truck loads of waste from being landfilled! And it has produced enough paper to stretch …
Pratt Industries did more than just participate in Earth Day celebrations 7 weeks ago; we created new ways to celebrate the good work of our employees, our customers, and our company, protecting the environment all over the United States. One of our facilities took a unique approach that delighted the employees AND a special customer. …
Pratt Industries has won a Silver World Excellence Award from Ford – one of just 35 companies worldwide to be so honored by the giant motor company at its 15th annual salute to vendors. Ford has 1285 suppliers around the world, and only the best of the best were recognized for achieving the highest level …
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Fortune magazine’s special issue highlighting the growth and benefits of Sustainable Packaging is now on newsstands, and we’re proud to say Pratt Industries is front and center of the coverage. For those of you who haven’t yet seen the story, you can check out the interview with our CEO Brian McPheely below! Ahead of the …
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