date:Jun 22, 2012
increased efficiency, cost savings and sustainability benefits.
Historically, the Gatorade plant bought in bottles from third-party suppliers, but Larry Weber, vice president and general manager, Amcor North America Beverage Group, pointed to the advantages (outlined above) of onsite manufacturing. State and local authorities have lent Amcors Rigid Plastics division $100,000 (78,000) to help build the site and train staff, according to a company release.