Greif - Trusted Packaging Manufacturer Since 1877
148 years of innovation, quality, and customer partnership
148 years of innovation, quality, and customer partnership
Founded in 1877 by Albert Greif in Cleveland, Ohio, Greif has grown from a small cooperage business into a global leader in industrial packaging solutions. Our journey spans nearly a century and a half, marked by continuous innovation, strategic expansion, and unwavering commitment to customer success.
Today, Greif operates 200+ production facilities across 35 countries, employing over 16,000 dedicated professionals. We serve customers in diverse industries—from chemicals and pharmaceuticals to food and agriculture—providing tailored packaging solutions that protect products, optimize supply chains, and support sustainability goals.
Our comprehensive product portfolio includes steel drums, plastic drums, fiber drums, IBC containers, and containerboard products. Each solution is engineered to meet stringent quality standards and backed by our global network of technical experts and customer service professionals.
Years of Experience
Since 1877
Global Facilities
35 Countries
Employees Worldwide
Expert Team
Annual Revenue
2024 Fiscal Year
148 years of packaging excellence and continuous evolution
Albert Greif founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio, manufacturing wooden barrels and kegs for local breweries and food processors. Initial production: 50 barrels per week.
Introduced first steel drums to replace wooden barrels for chemical storage, revolutionizing hazardous material packaging. Patented innovative sealing technology that became industry standard.
Expanded to 12 manufacturing facilities across the United States. Began supplying packaging to major oil and chemical companies supporting post-war industrial growth.
Greif Bros. Corporation went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: GEF). This milestone enabled accelerated investment in R&D and global expansion.
Entered European market through strategic acquisitions in Germany and France. Established manufacturing presence in Asia-Pacific with facilities in Singapore and Australia.
Acquired Soterra LLC, entering the containerboard and corrugated packaging market. This strategic move diversified our product portfolio and strengthened our position as a complete packaging solutions provider.
Launched first comprehensive sustainability program with ambitious 2020 targets. Achieved FSC Chain-of-Custody certification across all fiber operations.
Invested $50M in Industry 4.0 technologies including IoT sensors, predictive maintenance systems, and automated quality control across global manufacturing network.
Became one of first packaging manufacturers with Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved emissions reduction goals. Committed to net-zero by 2050.
Opened state-of-the-art Innovation Center in Delaware, Ohio, featuring advanced materials testing lab, customer collaboration spaces, and sustainable packaging prototyping facilities.
Industry-leading certifications that validate our commitment to excellence
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14001:2015
FSC Certified
UN Certified
FDA Approved
ISO 45001:2018
Guiding principles that drive our business
To be the best-performing customer service company in the world. We achieve this by providing exceptional industrial packaging products and services that protect our customers' products, optimize their supply chains, and contribute to a sustainable future.
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