Interstate Container Launches GREENCOAT® Production at New Plant in Columbia, SC

Online, December 8, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Interstate Container Columbia in Columbia, SC, began manufacturing GREENCOAT® wax-replacement packaging, as of December 1, 2011. The eco-friendly GREENCOAT® wax-free corrugated boxes are specially suited for packing poultry, meat, seafood, fresh produce, floral and other refrigerated and frozen products.

Award-Winning GREENCOAT® Wax Alternative Cartons

GREENCOAT®'s moisture-resistant boxes are 100% recyclable, repulpable, and compostable. The eco-friendly corrugated boxes meet performance standards of traditional waxed boxes without the carbon footprint and save customers disposal fees. Interstate Container also produces GREENCOAT® in Cambridge, Maryland.

Interstate Container Cambridge and leading poultry processor, Mountaire Farms collaborated on recyclable wholesale transfer packaging to develop GREENCOAT® wax-replacement boxes. This sustainable packaging has streamlined Mountaire Farm's supply chain, lowered costs, and reduced an estimated 100,000 tons of greenhouse gases for Mountaire Farms.

Last year, GREENCOAT® was recognized with the 1st Pioneer Award from Global Green USA, a non-profit organization committed to making positive changes to foster global climate improvement, at the 11th Annual Sustainable Design Awards.

Request more information about GREENCOAT® at: greencoat[at]interstatecontainer.com

South Carolina Key Location

South Carolina offers a key location and market access to target segments. "Lexington County offered us a great location and has the positive business environment we are seeking", states Jim Krahn, Interstate Container Leader for Process & Product Innovation.

Krahn continues,

"I have never been more proud of a team in my 33-year career. The start up with a performance like this is phenomenal. The best equipment, highly motivated teams and good coaching from our leaders and suppliers make for a great recipe for success."

Responsible for Interstate Container Columbia's launch, Krahn anticipates creating up to 100 jobs in Columbia within a year.

About Interstate Container Columbia

Interstate Container Columbia, member of Interstate Resources, Inc., is a corrugated packaging manufacturer established in 2011 in Columbia, South Carolina. The corrugated packaging manufacturer produces GREENCOAT® wax-replacement coated corrugated packaging for poultry, meat, seafood, fresh produce, floral and other refrigerated and frozen products.

Contact Information

Jeff Cormier
National Sales and Marketing Manager
Interstate Container

Tel: 443-523-4925
888-267-7722 Ext. 2019
E-mail: Jeff.Cormier[at]InterstateContainer.com
Website: www.interstatecontainer.com