Greenbridge traces its roots to 1974, when it was founded as Polychem and became known for its broad strapping line. Today, the Cleveland-based manufacturer helps producers keep loads secure with end-of-line packaging solutions, while its recycling heritage shapes a practical approach to reuse and circular manufacturing.
Greif, IncGreif traces its industrial packaging business to a cooperage shop opened in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1877 and now makes packaging solutions for life’s essentials through a global network spanning more than 30 countries. With more than 14,000 colleagues across over 250 facilities in 37 countries, the company has grown from wooden barrels to a broad packaging operation that includes steel, plastic and fibre containers as well as recycled paperboard products. Greif also places circularity at the center of its work, noting that its paper packaging business recycles more material than it uses.DELAWARE, OH
Universal StrappingSince its founding in 1979, Universal Strapping has grown from a 10,000-square-foot operation into a nearly 100,000-square-foot full-service manufacturer serving packaging operations. The Valley Cottage company produces plastic and steel strapping and keeps substantial finished inventory on hand, while tailoring orders to specific applications.VALLEY COTTAGE, NY
Bedford Industries, IncSince making its first twist tie in 1966, family-owned Bedford Industries has manufactured closures, tags, and other packaging solutions, now under third-generation leadership in the founding family. The Worthington company also turns recovered plastic into products such as PolyScape structural lumber, extending its manufacturing work beyond packaging. Bedford operates to ISO 9001:2015 and BRC Global Standard for Packaging and Packaging Materials requirements, and its TagBack program has diverted more than 226,000 pounds of material from landfills.BROOKLYN, NY
PlastipakFounded in 1967 to replace heavy five-gallon water jugs, Plastipak designs and manufactures rigid plastic packaging while also turning used containers back into food-grade recycled resin. The family-owned company now operates more than 40 sites across North America, South America and Europe, with over 6,500 employees and more than 420 U.S. patents. Its bottle-to-bottle recycling work and in-house Creative Package Studio connect package design, manufacturing and circularity in one operation.TREVOSE, PA