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Historical Perspective

Our Mission, Vision, Values

EHS Values & Commitment

Initially a privately held company, Presto became publicly owned in 1972. From 1978 through 1985, Presto was a wholly owned subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Company. Between 1988 and 2000, we operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reynolds Metals Company, which became a subsidiary of Alcoa Inc. in May of 2000. We are now a business of Alcoa Consumer Products.

Here's a brief historical overview:

• Founded 1961 - Started as manufacturer of Private Label Bags and Wrap (initial clients were Sears, A&P and Shop Rite).
• 1970 - Innovation continued to be key with introduction of mini-roll one-at-a-time dispensing.
• 1978-1985 - Operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Coca-Cola.
• 1980 - Introduced reclosable zipper bags.
• 1984 - Received Governor's New Product Award for Geoblock® and Geoweb®–soil stabilization for the construction industry.
• 1985 - Introduced drawstring disposer bags.
• 1988 - Operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Reynolds Metals Company.
• 1988 - Fresh-Trak® Zipper introduced.
• 1996 - Realignment of marketing and sales with concentration on category management and customer service.
• 1998 - FRESH-LOCK® Zipper brand name introduced as replacement for Fresh-Trak® Zipper.
• 2000 - Became a business of Alcoa Consumer Products with Alcoa's purchase of Reynolds Metals Company.