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Since 1936 our family has been selling bottles in Detroit Michigan. This year has passed very quickly here at Porter Bottle Company.   This year we celebrate our 86th anniversary of doing business continuously here in the City of Detroit.   Our 1st generation founders, Dave and Ida Schwartz, bought Porter Bottle Company in November of 1936 …

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What is HDPE Plastic? Is Recycle Symbol 2 right for you? Table of Contents What does HDPE Mean? HDPE is short for the chemical name high-density polyethylene. Common Abbreviations and Names. HDPE is also abbreviated polyethylene high-density (PEHD).   And is known alternately as “Polythene”.  Other common polyethylene derivatives that we may stock include LDPE, low-density polyethylene, …

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What is PET Plastic? Recycle symbol 1. What does PET mean? PET is short for the chemical name polyethylene terephthalate. Common Abbreviations Most of our PET Bottles and Jars are manufactured from PETE, however other types of PET resin include PETG, APET, PETP or PET-P. PET Plastic Uses PET can be used for many applications. …

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Mason Jars In Stock and Ready to ship January 20, 2023 Back in the day, our founder Dave Schwartz was crowned the “Canning Jar King” of Detroit.  Seriously, it was in the newspaper and everything….Anyone who cans knows that it’s gotten harder to find canning jars over the past year.  But we have great news!  …

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8 oz Clear PET Cylinder Round Bottle- w/24-410 White Disc Top 8 oz. Clear PET Cylinder Round Bottles w/ 24-410 White Disc-Top Caps.    Heavy single wall construction.   24-410 White Disc Top easily dispenses soaps, creams, shampoos, conditioners, and oils. Food Safe:   Great for honey, sauces and marinades.  Light and strong.  Easy to ship. Available and …

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New Pricing Tiers On 38-400 White Lotion Pumps What a mess!  If you’re like us, everywhere you go these days, you’re using hand sanitizer. Most of the time, I try to use the bottles provided near a store or restaurant’s point of sale. If they’ve sported for a half gallon or gallon container, they usually …

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Previous Next Porter Bottle Company Presents July 2018 New Items 1 Oz. Clear PET Plastic Straight Side Jar W/ 38-400 Finish 1/2 Oz. Clear PET Plastic Straight Side Jar W/ 33-400 Finish 2 oz Amber Bullet w/ 20-410 Finish 4 oz. Square Flint Jar with Bale Cap for dry storage. 4 oz. Square Frosted Jar …

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