Recycled paper and packaging company Pratt Industries’ corrugated box manufacturing facility in Georgia, US, represents the largest single private investment in the city’s history.
Announced in September 2023, the project was developed with an investment of more than $120m and was officially opened in December 2025.
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The facility is Pratt Industries’ 13th site in Georgia, increasing the company’s total investment in the state to more than $800m. Generating more than 125 jobs, the facility significantly contributes to the local economy and workforce.
The facility increases Pratt’s workforce in Georgia to more than 2,100 employees.
Location
The facility is located in the Robbins International Industrial Park in Warner Robins, within Peach County.
The industrial park is a Georgia Ready for Accelerated Development (GRAD)-certified site spanning more than 600 acres. It is located east of Interstate 75 near major exits 144 and 146, and just 90 minutes away from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Georgia was chosen to develop the facility due to its position as a regional centre, its support for businesses and its suitable manufacturing requirements.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Peach County Development Authority and Georgia Power collaborated with Pratt Industries on the project.
Pratt Industries’ new manufacturing facility details
Pratt Industries’ manufacturing facility spans a total area of 496,000ft2 (46,079m2). It is one of the most modern facilities within Pratt Industries’ operations, which comprise 72 factories across 25 states.
The facility focuses on producing fruit and vegetable corrugated boxes using 100% recycled containerboard, primarily sourced from the company’s 100% recycled paper mill in Conyers, Georgia.
Pratt Industries product details
Pratt Industries is renowned for its high-quality, custom packaging solutions made from 100% recyclable materials, while its mottled white boxes are made from partially recycled material.
The company’s product range includes custom shipping boxes, subscription-style mailer boxes, pizza boxes, bubble mailers and custom kraft paper bags.
The custom shipping boxes are sturdy, corrugated, slotted containers designed to be robust and versatile, suitable for bulkier items. The mailer boxes are subscription-style boxes with tuck-in tabs, made entirely from recycled materials and perfect for apparel or beauty products. The boxes are available in industry-standard strengths of 32 ECT [Eddy current testing] and C Flute thickness.
The pizza boxes are traditional-style and can be used for pizza, other food, or flat, lightweight items.
The bubble mailers are lightweight, white kraft mailers ideal for small products, featuring a light bubble wrap interior and a self-sealing adhesive strip. The interior padding adds a layer of security and protects products during shipping.
Pratt also offers custom kraft paper bags – lightweight, durable shopping bags made from 100% recycled materials suitable for retail, restaurant take-out and events. The bags feature twisted paper handles and are available in various sizes.
Marketing commentary on Pratt Industries
Pratt Industries is a manufacturer of sustainable packaging and display solutions.
Headquartered in Atlanta, it is the fifth-largest corrugated packaging company in the US and the world’s largest privately owned producer of 100% recycled paper, with a workforce of more than 11,000 employees.
The company’s extensive recycling operations support six of the country’s most modern and cost-effective recycled paper mills, located in Conyers, Georgia; Henderson, Kentucky; Shreveport, Louisiana; Staten Island, New York; Valparaiso, Indiana; and Wapakoneta, Ohio.
