Berry Plastics

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Berry Plastics a leading maker of injection-molded plastic products for hundreds of products in three major product areas: open-top containers, closures, and consumer products. It was founded in 1967 in the downtown area of Evansville, Indiana.

Its containers hold items ranging from dairy products to chemicals. Closures include overcaps for aerosol cans and caps for mouthwash and detergent containers. Consumer products include such items as plastic drink cups and housewares.

The company is the major subsidiary of BPC Holding Corporation. Funds associated with Goldman Sachs control 60% of BPC Holding; funds associated with J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. control 27%. [1]