Company Overview

Alpha Packaging manufactures bottles and jars made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) for the pharmaceutical, nutritional and personal care markets. Technologies used include injection blow moulding, injection stretch blow moulding, and extrusion blow moulding. Alpha manufactures stock and custom containers in a variety of styles and colours.

Alpha was founded in 1969 and is based in a 210,000 square-foot headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, which houses injection blow moulding equipment for both PET and HDPE bottles and jars. Alpha also has plants in Brooklyn and Salt Lake City.

Biodegradable Plastic Products

Alpha Packaging manufactures NatureWorks PLA bottles on stretch blow-moulding machines. Alpha states that PLA is ideal for oil-based products, as well as products with flavour and aroma attributes. The PLA resin is FDA-approved and suitable for food contact. It is used for dairy, juice and water bottles, as well as trays for deli meats, salads and single-serve meals.