Greif Receives Supplier Innovation Award from the U.S. Postal Service
Greif (NYSE: GEF), a global industrial packaging leader, has received the Supplier Innovation Award from the United States Postal Service (USPS) for developing a custom double-walled corrugated pallet box to replace traditional USPS bulk containers. The innovative solution, manufactured with renewable and recyclable materials, is lighter in weight and expected to generate significant cost savings for USPS and taxpayers.
The USPS selected Greif based on its extensive geographic coverage, reliable delivery, product quality, and cost-saving initiatives. The company's integrated operations span multiple U.S. facilities, including mills in Riverville, VA, and Massillon, OH, along with corrugated operations in Louisville, KY, Dallas, TX, and Greensboro and Concord, NC.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), leader globale nel settore dell'imballaggio industriale, ha ricevuto il Supplier Innovation Award dal Servizio Postale degli Stati Uniti (USPS) per aver sviluppato una scatola pallet in cartone ondulato a doppia parete su misura, destinata a sostituire i tradizionali contenitori bulk USPS. Questa soluzione innovativa, realizzata con materiali rinnovabili e riciclabili, è più leggera e si prevede che genererà significativi risparmi sui costi per USPS e contribuenti.
USPS ha scelto Greif per la sua ampia copertura geografica, affidabilità nelle consegne, qualità del prodotto e iniziative di risparmio sui costi. Le operazioni integrate dell'azienda si estendono su più strutture negli Stati Uniti, tra cui gli stabilimenti di Riverville, VA, e Massillon, OH, oltre alle attività di cartone ondulato a Louisville, KY, Dallas, TX, e Greensboro e Concord, NC.
Greif (NYSE: GEF), líder mundial en embalaje industrial, ha recibido el Supplier Innovation Award del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos (USPS) por desarrollar una caja pallet de cartón corrugado de doble pared personalizada para reemplazar los contenedores a granel tradicionales de USPS. La solución innovadora, fabricada con materiales renovables y reciclables, es más ligera y se espera que genere ahorros significativos en costos para USPS y los contribuyentes.
USPS seleccionó a Greif por su amplia cobertura geográfica, entrega confiable, calidad del producto e iniciativas de ahorro de costos. Las operaciones integradas de la empresa abarcan múltiples instalaciones en EE. UU., incluyendo fábricas en Riverville, VA, y Massillon, OH, junto con operaciones de cartón corrugado en Louisville, KY, Dallas, TX, y Greensboro y Concord, NC.
Greif (NYSE: GEF)는 산업용 포장 분야의 글로벌 리더로서, 미국 우체국(USPS)으로부터 맞춤형 이중벽 골판지 팔레트 박스를 개발하여 기존 USPS 대량 컨테이너를 대체한 공로로 공급업체 혁신상을 받았습니다. 재생 가능하고 재활용 가능한 소재로 제작된 이 혁신적인 솔루션은 무게가 가볍고 USPS와 납세자에게 상당한 비용 절감을 가져올 것으로 기대됩니다.
USPS는 광범위한 지리적 커버리지, 신뢰할 수 있는 배송, 제품 품질 및 비용 절감 이니셔티브를 바탕으로 Greif를 선정했습니다. 회사의 통합 운영은 버지니아 Riverville와 오하이오 Massillon에 위치한 제지 공장과 켄터키 Louisville, 텍사스 Dallas, 노스캐롤라이나 Greensboro 및 Concord에 위치한 골판지 공장을 포함한 여러 미국 시설에 걸쳐 있습니다.
Greif (NYSE : GEF), leader mondial de l'emballage industriel, a reçu le Supplier Innovation Award des services postaux des États-Unis (USPS) pour avoir développé une caisse palette en carton ondulé double paroi sur mesure, destinée à remplacer les conteneurs en vrac traditionnels de l’USPS. Cette solution innovante, fabriquée à partir de matériaux renouvelables et recyclables, est plus légère et devrait permettre des économies significatives pour l’USPS et les contribuables.
L’USPS a sélectionné Greif en raison de sa large couverture géographique, de la fiabilité de ses livraisons, de la qualité de ses produits et de ses initiatives d’économies. Les opérations intégrées de l’entreprise s’étendent sur plusieurs sites américains, dont des usines à papier à Riverville (Virginie) et Massillon (Ohio), ainsi que des sites de production de carton ondulé à Louisville (Kentucky), Dallas (Texas), Greensboro et Concord (Caroline du Nord).
Greif (NYSE: GEF), ein weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Industrieverpackungen, hat den Supplier Innovation Award vom United States Postal Service (USPS) erhalten. Ausgezeichnet wurde die Entwicklung einer maßgeschneiderten, doppellagigen Wellpapp-Palettenbox zur Ablösung der herkömmlichen USPS-Massenbehälter. Die innovative Lösung, hergestellt aus erneuerbaren und recycelbaren Materialien, ist leichter und soll erhebliche Kosteneinsparungen für USPS und Steuerzahler bringen.
USPS wählte Greif aufgrund der umfangreichen geografischen Abdeckung, zuverlässiger Lieferungen, Produktqualität und Kosteneinsparungsinitiativen aus. Die integrierten Betriebsstätten des Unternehmens erstrecken sich über mehrere US-Standorte, darunter Papierfabriken in Riverville, VA, und Massillon, OH, sowie Wellpappenbetriebe in Louisville, KY, Dallas, TX, und Greensboro sowie Concord, NC.
- Development of innovative, cost-saving packaging solution for USPS
- Recognition from major government organization validates product quality and reliability
- Nationwide operational presence demonstrating strong manufacturing capabilities
- Environmental benefit through use of renewable and recyclable materials
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DELAWARE, Ohio, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Supplier Innovation Award by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
The Supplier Innovation Award celebrates partners who deliver creative, value-driven solutions that extend beyond contractual obligations. Greif earned this distinction for its part in introducing a custom double-walled corrugated pallet box to replace traditional USPS bulk containers. Manufactured with renewable and recyclable materials, the new lighter-weight box is projected to deliver substantial cost reductions to the USPS—and savings to U.S. taxpayers.
"Being recognized by the USPS, one of the nation’s most critical public service organizations, is an incredible honor," said Chris Zimmerman, VP of Sales for Greif’s Containerboard and Corrugated business unit. " This award is a testament to the ingenuity, dedication, and unmatched expertise of our entire team, from our mills and corrugated plants to our service and technical teams. We are proud of the value we are delivering to the U.S. Postal Service and what it means for our colleagues and shareholders.”
USPS highlighted Greif’s extensive geographic coverage, reliable on-time delivery, product quality, and forward-thinking cost-saving initiatives as key factors contributing to its selection for the award.
Greif’s integrated efforts span multiple U.S. facilities, including mills in Riverville, Virginia, and Massillon, Ohio, as well as corrugated operations in Louisville, Kentucky; Dallas, Texas; and Greensboro and Concord, North Carolina—demonstrating a nationwide commitment to customer success.
As a recognized innovator in industrial packaging, Greif remains committed to creating sustainable, high-impact solutions for customers around the globe.
About Greif
Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: being the best customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fiber drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, jerrycans and other small plastics, containerboard, corrugated sheets and products, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides other services for a wide range of industries. In addition, Greif manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company has a workforce of over 14,000 colleagues spread across more than 250 facilities in 37 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
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