What does horizontally integrated mean?

Horizontally Integrated: complimentary processes unified under the umbrella of a common entity operating at a similar level within the supply chain.

Horizontally Integrated = Profile Extrusion + Blow Molding + Injection Molding + Compression Molding + Thermoforming

Gemini Group = Horizontally Integrated.

How this benefits you:
1) Stability and improved competitiveness due to economies of scale with raw material purchases
2) Product and process expertise due to shared engineering resources
3) Supplier Consolidation: reduced number of suppliers
4) Freight savings: 9 plants, 7 located within a radius of 7 miles

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