Hardware Podcasts

190 - Former Radio DJ turned packaging expert, Dan Peragine from Berry

People of Packaging · 27 Apr 2023 · 33m

What this episode covers

Dan Peragine, a territory sales manager and sales training specialist at Berry Global (formerly Berry Plastics), discusses his transition from radio broadcasting to the packaging industry. He details his career path starting at AEP Industries, which was later acquired by Berry Global, and explains the technical and commercial aspects of shrink bundling films. Peragine highlights Berry Global's sustainability efforts, including material reduction, the use of recycled content, and the recyclability of polyethylene films.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Berry Global, Berry Plastics, AEP Industries
Products
Shrink bundling film, Co-extruded films
Materials
Polyethylene

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