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Alpha Packaging acquires Progressive Plastics

The acquisition by Alpha Packaging of Progressive Plastics, adds more than 160 stock items to Alpha’s product offerings and greatly expands Alpha’s 2-stage PET molding capabilities.  This is Alpha’s largest acquisition to date.

Alpha Packaging is a blow molder of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polyethylene terepthalate (PET)  bottles and jars for the personal care, pharmaceutical, nutritional supplement, and niche food and beverage markets.  Progressive is a manufacturer and decorator of plastic bottles and containers primarily for the personal care, auto care, housewares and food markets.
 
 Progressive’s plant will begin operating as a branch of Alpha effective immediately.

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