As Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chicago-based, Berlin Packaging, Andrew Berlin oversees North America’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier™ of plastic, glass, and metal containers
and closures. Under Mr. Berlin’s leadership since 1988, the company has experienced strong growth,
and Berlin Packaging now has sales approaching $700 million. Much of this growth is attributable to the innovative concepts and products he has brought to the packaging community and his innovative
approach to operational strategy.
Berlin Packaging…
- Has over 33,000 available SKUs, over 100 packaging consultants, and more than 80 sales and warehouse locations across North America, the company has the right products, expertise, and geographic proximity to help customers increase their net income through packaging products and services.
- Supplies billions of containers and closures annually as well as warehousing and logistics services for customers of all sizes in all industries.
- Is the only company in its sector to be ISO 9001 certified, to have Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) certification, and to achieve 99% on-time delivery of its shipments every month for over seven years.
- Has an array of complementary businesses that function to enhance customer relationships and quantifiably improve his clients’ profitability, including:
- Studio One Eleven, a design and marketing services division bringing extensive experience in branding, package development, and a deep understanding of the implications package design has on manufacturing capacity and efficiency;
- Berlin Global Packaging Group, global sourcing experts providing smooth management of transportation and logistics to ensure parts arrive on specification, on time, and 100% problem free;
- E3, a consulting service helping customers Enhance Earnings and Efficiency;
- Berlin Financial Services, offering flexible financing and competitive leasing opportunities;
- Dangerous Goods, providing safe, economical, UN-certified packaging solutions for shipping dangerous and temperature-sensitive goods;
- Freund Container & Supply, a catalog division providing “need it now” packaging and industrial supplies with same-day shipping and no minimum-order requirements; and
- Qorpak, a global supplier of laboratory packaging and supplies.
Mr. Berlin’s passion for winning with customers through a unique corporate culture earned
Berlin Packaging a case study in The Human Equation.
Mr. Berlin’s respected status in the packaging industry has led to public speaking and
accolades, including:
- Frequent quotes in major publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Business Week, and leading trade journals;
- Frequent speaking engagements on the subjects of packaging and business-entrepreneurial studies;
- Induction into the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame, which recognizes innovators and leaders; and
- Listing in Crain’s Chicago Business Who’s Who as a business and civic leader.
Outside of packaging, Mr. Berlin is involved with several philanthropic causes, business associations, and civic activities, including:
Mr. Berlin is a Limited Partner of the Chicago White Sox.
- 2005 World Series Champions.
Mr. Berlin is the Chairman and Owner of the South Bend Silver Hawks baseball team.
Mr. Berlin’s education includes:
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