UltrePET, LLC is a leading national recycler of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and other plastic resins.

Our commitment to quality and time-tested ability to provide high-end resins for demanding applications make UltrePET the most trusted and experienced post-consumer PET resin supplier in the industry.

Our Vision Integrity is Central to our Vision Our customer’s reputation is as important to us as our own. Our loyal customers include Fortune 500 companies and global leaders across the beverage, food packaging, automotive, strapping, fiber, and furniture industries. As the call for environmental sustainability grows, they are taking leadership roles in aiming for zero waste. Their challenge is to preserve brand integrity, guarantee consumer safety, and ensure risk management while integrating green initiatives. We value their trust and respect in us as strategic partners in reaching their goals to redefine sustainability and to preserve the environment.

Company History

Our Owners

Prior to the partnership with TOMRA of North America, UltrePET began as wTe Recycling Corp. after it acquired Star Plastics in 1990.

We are a member of APR, NAPCOR, and ISRI.

Timeline

Prior to the partnership with TOMRA of North America, UltrePET began as Star Plastics, which was acquired and operated by wTe Corporation.

1990 - wTe acquires Star Plastics

1998 - wTe Plastics is first PET recycler to obtain ISO 9000 certification

1999 - wTe partners with TOMRA of North America to form UlrePET, LLC

2001 - UltrePET acquires DAC Industries

2005 - UltrePET strikes comprehensive licensing agreement with Wellman

2006 - UltrePET acquires Novapet (Canada)

2007 - UltrePET is featured in History Channel documentary “Boneyard: Garbage”.

2007 - UltrePET obtains additional FDA Non-Objection Letter (prior approval was obtained via licensing with Wellman in 2005)

2009 - UltrePET installs state-of-the art extrusion system, significantly increasing production capacity for PET resins

2010 - UltrePET receives Letter of Non-Objection from Canada 2013 - UltrePET significantly expands cleaning capacity in Albany plant

2016 - UltrePET installs Solid State Polymerization System to produce a superior FDA resin competitive with virgin PET pricing