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Worldwide Plastics Co. and Royal Interpack Co., Ltd agree to sell 100% R-PET containers

Royal Interpack Co., Ltd of Thailand and Worldwide Plastics Co. of San Antonio, TX have announced that they have entered into a strategic agreement for selling sustainable packaging solutions to the North American market.

In the early spring of 2012 Royal Interpack Co., Ltd with the support of Worldwide Plastics Co., will expand and start manufacturing 100% R-PET containers in the US.  This expansion will further support existing relationships Royal Interpack Co., Ltd has established in the North American market.

“We feel fortunate to have such a wonderful group of people join our family and expect this strategic partnership will bring significant growth to both companies,” said Vincent E. Mery, President and CEO, Worldwide Plastics Co.  “We are a terrific compliment to existing relationships that Royal Interpack has established in North America including Mid Valley Packaging who is a very reputable distributor in California.”   Mid Valley Packaging is a 32-year-old family run business owned by John Gahvejian.

Royal Interpack Co., Ltd’s President and CEO Visanu Chawla agrees with Vincent E. Mery that both companies have the same objectives and further states, “We are proud to be a leader in providing sustainable solutions to plastic packaging and we are committed to improving our environment.”

This collaboration supports the ongoing commitment of Worldwide Plastics Co. to be a total solution provider that reduces the environmental impact of packaging.  Worldwide Plastics Co., a 22-year-old company, is a leading supplier of stock and custom designed plastic and pulp containers to North American fruit and vegetable growers, shippers, re-packers, and other food suppliers. Worldwide Plastics Co. has distribution points and highly experienced sales teams throughout North America to widely service this market segment.

Royal Interpack Co., Ltd of Thailand specializes in the design and manufacture of innovative plastic packaging for fruit and vegetables.  Royal Interpack Co., Ltd is the home of 100% R-PET packaging solutions meeting recognized standards for health and safety, quality, hygiene and the environment: British Retail Consortium (BRC) IOP Standard, FDA, Health Canada, and ISO 9001:2008 for Quality Management Systems.

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