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

- Show: [People of Packaging](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging)
- Published: 2023-04-27
- Length: 33m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-04-27-190-former-radio-dj-turned-packaging-expert-dan-peragine-from-berry
- Listen: https://encase.substack.com/p/190-former-radio-dj-turned-packaging

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-04-27-190-former-radio-dj-turned-packaging-expert-dan-peragine-from-berry#t=0) Introduction and Dan's Background
- [4:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-04-27-190-former-radio-dj-turned-packaging-expert-dan-peragine-from-berry#t=248) From Radio to AEP Industries
- [12:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-04-27-190-former-radio-dj-turned-packaging-expert-dan-peragine-from-berry#t=759) Berry Global Acquisition and Shrink Film
- [15:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-04-27-190-former-radio-dj-turned-packaging-expert-dan-peragine-from-berry#t=911) Shrink Bundling Film Applications and Benefits
- [19:26](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-04-27-190-former-radio-dj-turned-packaging-expert-dan-peragine-from-berry#t=1166) Sustainability, Recyclability, and Material Reduction
- [27:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-04-27-190-former-radio-dj-turned-packaging-expert-dan-peragine-from-berry#t=1653) Co-extruded Films and Future Trends
- [30:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2023-04-27-190-former-radio-dj-turned-packaging-expert-dan-peragine-from-berry#t=1822) Career Advice and Conclusion

## Topics

- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Berry Global (company)
- Berry Plastics (company)
- AEP Industries (company)
- Shrink bundling film (product)
- Polyethylene (material)
- Co-extruded films (product)

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