EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2014--
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), is proud to announce that its
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) group recently received two
significant awards from one of its valued customers: Eastman
Chemical Company. Berry Plastics was one of approximately 21
suppliers from Eastman’s 6,000 vendors, to be awarded Eastman’s Supplier
Excellence Award. The Company was also presented with an Innovation
Award for 2013.
The Supplier Excellence Award recognizes suppliers who demonstrate
consistency and high performance in metrics such as on-time delivery,
conformance to specifications, and continual improvement efforts. The
Innovation Award is presented to suppliers that effectively work to
better the company’s product, resulting in improved performance.
“To receive this type of recognition from such a valued partner as
Eastman Chemical is indeed an honor,” said Ernie Giordano, Director of
Sales and Marketing for Berry Plastics’ FIBC product line. “Berry
Plastics’ entire team, including Sales, Operations, Quality, R&D, and
Customer Service, is committed to ensuring that high-quality products
are produced in a safe and efficient manner so that we consistently
deliver product on time and as ordered. In addition, we take pride in
being able to supply design and technical expertise that supports the
success of our customers.”
Berry Plastics and its predecessor brands have been a leader in the FIBC
industry for more than three decades. Beginning as Marino Technologies,
other trusted brands such as Rafypak, Walpole Bag, and Atlas Bag have
been added to the portfolio, strengthening the Company’s position with
expanded manufacturing capabilities, industry experience, technology
expertise, sales coverage, and customer service excellence.
“Berry Plastics’ FIBC business is uniquely positioned to deliver custom
bulk packaging and woven polypropylene product solutions to the
marketplace. Our North American-based manufacturing, coupled with global
sourcing capability, allows us to partner with customers such as Eastman
Chemical to provide a high-quality packaging solution for their business
needs,” Giordano added.
For more information about Berry Plastics FIBC, please visit the Berry
Plastics website
or contact Berry Plastics’ FIBC customer service team at 1-800-291-0192.
About Berry Plastics
Berry Plastics Group, Inc. is a leading
provider of value-added plastic consumer packaging and engineered
materials delivering high-quality customized solutions to our customers
with annual net sales of $4.6 billion in fiscal 2013. With world
headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, the Company’s common stock is
listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BERY. For
additional information, visit the Company’s website at www.berryplastics.com.
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