Manufacturing Magazine June 2015 | Page 189

BRAZIL

“ When the consumer open a package , whether a beverage bottle or a food jar or a plastic bag , he or she knows that these products are fresh , clean , safe and protected .”

– Ruben Melara , general manager of Amcor Brazil
RIGID PLASTICS
The headquarters of the rigid plastic division is located in Ann Arbor , Michigan . With units in 12 countries and 6,200 employees in 63 plants , the rigid plastic segment is responsible for approximately one third of the group ’ s profits . The division is reinforced by two R & D centers where professionals with scientific , engineering , design and research backgrounds focus on innovation . www . amcor . com 189