Pratt Industries is continually looking to grow and develop our next generation of workers. Understanding that the youth of today will be the workforce of tomorrow, we value the excitement and unique perspectives that college students and recent graduates bring through our internship and co-op programs. Participants in both programs gain insights into the paper …
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In April, the Cedar Hill City Council approved an agreement with Pratt Industries, Inc. (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.) to locate a Regional Manufacturing & Innovation Center at High Point 67 in Cedar Hill, Texas. The Pratt facility will manufacture corrugated boxes and custom packaging solutions and employ 150 full-time workers. “We’re …
One of Pratt Industries’ guiding principles is to hire the best people and provide an environment where they can thrive and succeed. According to Anthony Pratt, executive global chairman,“Pratt operates under four key principles and one of them is to look after our best people. When we started Pratt more than 30 years ago, we …
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According to Deloitte, manufacturing has traditionally been a male dominated industry with women making up approximately one third of the industry. A US labor and statistics article found that women make up nearly 30% of employees within manufacturing. However, the benefits of hiring women for manufacturing roles are well documented and include improved innovation and …
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While producing innovative, sustainable packaging solutions is core to our business, so too, is building a pipeline of highly trained and engaged professionals. These individuals bring to life the myriad of corrugated products that our customers and consumers use each day. To continue to build this next generation of packaging experts, Pratt Industries invests in …
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At Pratt Industries, we have a proud history of hiring veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Our veteran employees serve in important roles throughout our organization, and the skills that they learned while in the service have proven invaluable to their individual career journeys and to Pratt Industries as a whole. A …
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Interviewing for a new job provides candidates with the opportunity to showcase their experiences and accomplishments. At Pratt Industries, we have developed a few helpful tips to ensure that you feel prepared and at ease during the entire interview process. Arrive early. Be sure to give yourself a little extra travel time to account for …
Safety is not just a priority but a core value at Pratt Industries. To encourage the importance of safety being everyone’s responsibility, Pratt Industries taps into its entrepreneurial spirit and promotes a strong safety culture. Ryan Peart, Pratt Industries’ Safety Director, recently spoke about this in regards to National Safety Month, “At Pratt Industries, we …
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In recognition of America Recycles Week that was celebrated earlier this month, Pratt Industries’ editors interviewed Shawn State, the president of Pratt Recycling, about Pratt’s role in recycling and the strategic value it has to the entire company. Read this to find out why Pratt Recycling is one of the most pre-eminent companies in the U.S. …
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Pratt Ocala spent its 4th year of celebrating Earth Day with the residents of Marion County and the City of Ocala as a sponsor of the city’s annual Earthfest at Arbor Day. The Pratt Team in Ocala attends this annual event representing the entire company’s commitment to the environment to help educate residents about the benefits of recycling …
