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When you buy a packaged food product from the supermarket, you rarely realize the number of companies that have contributed towards making it. At the food production level, you’ve got different companies providing different materials, ingredients, chemicals, and services to perfect the product. After that, packing comes in. Pactiv Corporation has played a key role in this part of the process since it was started in 1965, giving many food companies exactly what they need to put the products onto store shelves. In 2006, its sales totaled near $3 billion. The company’s first objective is growth, and this becomes apparent if you watch the product lines as well as the financial reports of each year.
Hefty
A subsidiary of Pactiv Corporation is one that you have probably heard of, and that is Hefty. Hefty is one of the most recognized brands in America, and is Pactiv’s largest focus when it comes to sales directly to consumers. Hefty lives up to its slogan in helping to simplify lives. Hefty’s products are disposable and, as the company’s name would indicate, are tougher than most of the competition. Their main product line consists of the following. Waste bags, with many different sizes and varieties, from small and light to huge and industrial strength. Disposable tableware, including plates, cups, bowls, silverware, and more. Small bags with sliding zippers, for storing food. Finally, disposable cookware, including foil pans and other ovenware. All of these products are sold directly through retailers.
Packaging
Many of Pactiv Corporation’s clients come from large businesses in the food industry who need good and reliable solutions to their packaging needs. Lots of companies enter into contracts with Pactiv to provide a certain amount of custom packing for their products. They also have a number of pre-designed products that can be bought in bulk. Pactiv sells thousands of take-out boxes to restaurants all over the country. They are also responsible for designing the modern egg packaging you see in grocery stores. They offer numerous other trays, dishes, containers, and holders, which can be seen on their product web page. Therefore, many other food companies rely on Pactiv to bring their product to shelves, and you have probably used their products more than you realize.
Business
Pactiv Corporation has been very successful in recent years, posting record financial gains. They frequently acquire new businesses and subsidiaries, including a recent purchase of the company “Prairie Packaging”. If you look on their web site at pactiv.com, you will see recent additions to their product line. They are always hard at work with research and development, working to bring new products to the industry. You can also find financial reports on the site, with annual profit reports and information about the recent growth of the company. The web site also has a section for careers, detailing the kind of work environment the employees are given. Fresh ideas and innovation are encouraged greatly – it has even been named one of America’s safest companies to work for.
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http://www.pactiv.com/index.aspx http://www.pactiv.com/Products_NA/Hefty/index.aspx http://www.pactiv.com/Career/index.aspx
