Pratt Industries Expands Agriculture Warehouse and Investment in South Georgia
Pictured: (Back Row) Scott Brown, Pratt; Tom Savage, Transwestern; MCCDA Board Member Briley Edwards; MCCDA Board Member and City Council Member Cole Posey; MCCDA Board Member Jon Schwalls; Cody Lolakis, Transwestern; MCCDA Board Member Dan Jeter; (Front Row) MCCDA President Amy H. Johnson; MCCDA Board Chair Ross Dekle; Katie Leonard, Pratt; Ellis Thorp, Pratt; MCCDA Board Member David Herndon; Ferrell Sruggs, Jr. – Cat Creek Development
The Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority approved an agreement with Pratt Industries, Inc. (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pratt Corrugated Holdings, Inc.) for an expansion of its Moultrie warehouse located at 308 Industrial Drive.
The expansion comes with significant investment into the company’s southern Georgia operations and continued growth within the region. In addition to creating several new full-time jobs, it will bring increase service and support for Georgia’s agriculture industry and the many customers Pratt serves in the region.
“The Moultrie warehouse is an integral part of our strategic hub-and-spoke model to serve this important agriculture market,” said Ellis Thorp, General Manager for Pratt Agriculture. “With the addition of our new Warner-Robins box plant and the investments we’ve made in our Albany operations, Pratt continues to show our commitment to this important industry and region.”
“Pratt’s expansion in Moultrie demonstrates the critical role existing industries play in driving economic growth,” said Amy Johnson, President, Moultrie-Colquitt County Development Authority Board. “The Board remains dedicated to supporting companies like Pratt as they continue to invest and add jobs in our community.”
“This expansion by Pratt Industries is an exciting milestone for Colquitt County and for South Georgia’s agricultural economy,” said Ross Dekle, Chairman of the Moultrie–Colquitt County Development Authority. “Pratt has been a valued partner in our community, and this continued investment underscores both the strength of our local workforce and the strategic importance of Moultrie as a hub for agriculture and manufacturing. We are proud to support Pratt’s growth and look forward to the long-term benefits this project will bring to our farmers, businesses, and families.”
Based in Atlanta, Pratt is the largest individually owned manufacturing company in America and the largest privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard in the world. Pratt Agriculture has proudly served the fresh produce and farming community for more than 30 years.
About Pratt Industries, Inc.
Pratt Industries, Inc. operates manufacturing facilities in more than 25 states. The Georgia-based company operates an extensive recycling company to supply six of the most modern, cost-effective 100% recycled paper mills in the country, located in: Conyers, Georgia; Staten Island, New York; Valparaiso, Indiana; Shreveport, Louisiana; Wapakoneta, Ohio; and Henderson, Kentucky. Pratt is America’s fifth largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company. For more information, please visit www.PrattIndustries.com.