Plastipak, founded in 1967, is a global manufacturer specializing in lightweight plastic bottles, sustainable packaging, and recycling solutions. The company operates more than 40 manufacturing and recycling sites across North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, serving the food, beverage, industrial, aerosol, and consumer cleaning product sectors. Its workforce exceeds 6,500 employees.
The company's technical work centers on rigid plastic container technology, polymer aerosol systems, PET resin production, and oxygen barrier solutions. Specific products include SprayPET Revolution, a 100% polymer aerosol technology; PPK Natura, which the company describes as the world's first PET resin made from carbon waste; and O2blox, a nylon-free PET oxygen barrier technology. Plastipak holds more than 500 U.S. patents.
Roles at Plastipak involve work in manufacturing, engineering, research and development, and operations within the packaging and recycling industry. The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility as a core part of its business approach.
