Frito-Lay Names Toray Plastics (America) 2007 “Supplier Of The Year”

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I.—Toray Plastics (America), Inc. has been named the 2007 “Supplier of the Year” by Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo. It is the second time in three years that Frito-Lay has honored Toray Plastics (America), Inc., with this award.

Toray Plastics (America) works with Frito-Lay to develop snack and convenience food packaging that helps keep food fresh and grow business. Customized barrier packaging films developed for Frito-Lay include clear and metallized OPP.

“At Frito-Lay we expect excellence,” said Michael Hogan, senior group manager, Frito-Lay North America. “The Toray Plastics (America) team is committed to outstanding service and in 2007 they excelled on a variety of levels, including packaging product development and strategic international planning.”

“We are delighted and grateful to be recognized as Frito-Lay’s 2007 Supplier of the Year,” said Michael Brandmeier, vice president and general manager, Torayfan Division, Toray Plastics (America), Inc. “By working closely with Frito-Lay and keeping the focus on their needs and goals we have further strengthened a very rewarding and successful partnership.”