Pratt Industries, America\u2019s leading 100% recycled paper and packaging company, will officially open its new $253 million advanced manufacturing box factory in Cedar Hill, Texas, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At capacity, the 1.1 million square foot plant \u2013 one of the largest and most modern of the company\u2019s 71 factories spread across 25 US states \u2013 will provide 375 full-time, high-paying, green-collar manufacturing jobs. That brings Pratt\u2019s total workforce to 11,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re very honored to be in Cedar Hill and we\u2019re committed to the great state of Texas \u2013 in fact this is our 5th box factory here,\u201d said Anthony Pratt, executive chairman of Pratt Industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pratt said the Cedar Hill Corrugating and Innovation Center brings the company\u2019s statewide workforce to more than 1000, with a total investment of more than $550 million. The company\u2019s total U.S. investment is now more than $10.25 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pratt will be joined at the opening by U.S. House of Representatives, Jasmine Crockett (D-TX30) and Marc Veasey (D-TX33).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to open this factory with Reps. Crockett and Veasey and I commend them for their strong leadership in Washington and laser focus on bringing green jobs to Texas,\u201d Pratt said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cedar Hill site will produce retail specialty products as well as corrugated boxes and in-store displays for some of America\u2019s leading companies using the company\u2019s signature 100% recycled containerboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRecycling is an important weapon against climate change because as things decay in landfill they emit methane which is 84 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide,\u201d said Pratt. \u201cSo recycling is an important weapon against climate change.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to bringing new jobs to Cedar Hill, Pratt will also sponsor a training and development program in collaboration with the city and school district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis factory will allow the company to grow for years to come, supporting our customers, employees and the community,\u201d said Pratt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last year Pratt pledged to invest $5 billion in American recycling and clean energy infrastructure over the next decade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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