Sustainability is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Years ago, a company’s success or otherwise was judged on its financial performance – earnings per share, return on investment, etc. Now, however, as consumers become increasingly concerned with the environment, corporate success is …
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Pratt Industries recently became a major partner in the fight against hunger in Belize by providing transportation and logistics for a load of 44,000lbs of food and hygiene supplies earmarked for children in the Central American country. The shipment contained over 285,000 meals that were packed locally in Atlanta and are to be distributed to …
Pratt Industries has been selected as sole supplier of the Kroger grocery store chain’s private label in-store displays. The partnership with Pratt’s Display Division will bring sustainably-sourced packaging to all of the grocer’s stores and reinforce Kroger’s ongoing commitment to the environment. Pratt’s winning proposal was based on a modular display program designed with common/interchangeable …
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Pratt Industries continued its rapid expansion in the Northeast last week, with the official opening of a new, $35 million box plant outside Allentown, Pa. Governor Tom Corbett and former Pittsburgh Steelers great Mel Blount were among those attending the celebration in Macungie. “I’m extremely proud that we now have more than 50 factories in the …
At first glance, eighties’ supermodel Kim Alexis may not appear to have much in common with the corrugated box business. But she will in the coming weeks. The blonde New Yorker – who appeared on more than 500 magazine covers and was featured in Sports Illustrated’s famous Swimsuit Issue six times during her reign as …
Pratt’s 100% recycled paper mill in New York City celebrated its 15th “birthday” recently, passing the 4.6 million mark for tons of recycled paper it’s produced since opening in April, 1997. That’s the equivalent of saving more than 78 million trees! And every day, it produces enough paper to stretch from New York City to …
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Pratt Industries invests $3.5 Million in new Material Recovery Facility in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 2, 2012 – Pratt Industries, a leading recycled paper and packaging company, today announced the opening of a new material recovery facility (MRF) in Spartanburg County. The $3.5 million investment is expected to generate 30 new jobs. Myles …