Berry Plastics Announces Rebrand as Berry Global, Inc.

EVANSVILLE, IN—Today, Berry Plastics Group, Inc. announced that it is changing its name to Berry Global Group, Inc. Common shares of the company stock will continue to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BERY. In addition, Berry Plastics Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Berry Plastics Group, Inc., will change … Continued

Jean-Marc Galvez Named President of Consumer Packaging Division at Berry Plastics Group

EVANSVILLE, ID—Berry Plastics Group, Inc. announced it has appointed Jean-Marc Galvez as president of its Consumer Packaging Division. Jean-Marc currently serves as president for Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa for the company’s Health, Hygiene, and Specialties Division. Jean-Marc assumed his new role Jan. 1. He succeeded Tom Salmon, who was appointed as Berry’s president … Continued

Tom Salmon Named President, COO of Berry Plastics

EVANSVILLE, IN—The Board of Directors of Berry Plastics Group, Inc. announced Thomas E. (Tom) Salmon has been unanimously elected as Berry’s president and COO effective Oct. 3. As president and COO, Tom will be responsible for the company’s operating businesses, operations, supply chain and procurement. Tom currently serves as president of the company’s Consumer Packaging Division. The company … Continued

Berry Plastics Reorganizes Company Into 3 Divisions

EVANSVILLE, IN—Berry Plastics Group, Inc. announced a new streamlined business structure which organizes the company into three market focused divisions, designed to allow the company to best serve its customers, drive future growth, and maximize shareholder value. The new divisions are: Health, Hygiene and Specialties Consumer Packaging Engineered Materials “I am extremely excited about the transformation … Continued

Berry Plastics Takes Controlling Interest in Chinese Packaging Firm

EVANSVILLE, IN—Berry Plastics’ acquisition of the controlling interest of Qingdao P&B Co., Ltd. (P&B) has been approved by China’s competent approval authority. Berry Plastics will own 75 percent of P&B, with a minority ownership position retained by Peter Song, who is the original founder of P&B andgeneral manager. Song will remain in place. The company … Continued

Berry Plastics’ Indirect Flexo Wins 2013 Technical Innovation Award

Flexo is forging forward and moving into the high quality, formed 3D rigid container and drink cup market. In the process, it is creating an identity as an alternative to dry offset printing. And, its new—some say revolutionary—“indirect flexo” (IDF) hybrid process is even winning conversions from in-mold labels, shrink sleeves, heat transfer labels, and … Continued