Presto and Pliant reach agreement

Presto Products Company, a business of Alcoa Consumer Products, Inc., and Pliant Corporation have reached a mutual agreement granting Presto the right to use Pliant’s patented Slider reclosable technology.

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The agreement allows Presto the right to extend its rights to its distributors, dealers and end-users.

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