As technical director of the Association of Plastic Recyclers, Scott Trenor cannot get any closer to the issues, obstacles and opportunities that face the reuse of plastics these days.
Plastipak was founded by William C. Young and his parents in 1967. The company grew to become one of the largest privately held plastic container makers in the world.
The Hartsville, S.C.-based business is considering a sale as a way to raise money to help pay for a recently announced metal container business purchase.