Berenfield Once Again A Member Of Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100

November 1,  2011

For the fifth consecutive year Berenfield Containers, Inc has been named as a member of the Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100.

The Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100 program has saluted the outstanding achievements of greater Cincinnati's largest privately-owned businesses for almost 25 years.  Deloitte, in partnership with The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and The Cincinnati Enquirer, once again, is the sponsor of this year's recognition program. As in the past, The Cincinnati Enquirer will devote a special section of the paper to the Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100, which will include information about Berenfield Containers.

JSDA Technical Delegation Visits Berenfield Mason Plant

October 17, 2011

A delegation from the Japanese Steel Drum Association Technical Committee visited Berenfield Containers' Mason, Ohio site during their recent trip to the US. The eleven member delegation, led by Kenichi Masuda of JFE Container Co., also included representatives from Nippon Steel Drum Co., Sanyo Steel Drum Industry Co., Tokyo Drum Manufacturing Co., Yamamoto Industries, Daikan Corporation, Toho Sheet & Frame Co., and Saitoh Steel Drum Industry Co.

Following tours of Berenfield's Mason 55 gallon and intermediate drum plants and lunch, the JSDA delegation and members of Berenfield's technical team convened for a roundtable discussion of items of common interest related to automatic manufacturing of 200L steel drums. With the help of an interpreter, the lively discussion covered such topics as best practices for ensuring safety of employees and facilities, current energy saving initiatives, quality initiatives (including comparisons of various leak test methods, applicability of vision systems, and improved product appearance), VOC reduction and environmental compliance, and transportation technology.

Berenfield Containers Moving Manufacturing to Warren Facility

September 20, 2011

After devastating fire, company makes multi-million dollar investment and commitment to community

Berenfield Containers, a leading manufacturer of steel and fibre shipping containers, has announced the purchase of a 112,000 square foot facility in Warren, PA. The new plant, once owned by Rexnord Industries, is receiving a multi-million dollar refurbishing and will soon produce Berenfield’s line of new 55 gallon and intermediate size steel drums. All manufacturing operations from its Clarendon, Pa. plant are moving to the Warren facility, located at 304 Main Ave., just six miles away. According to company officials, the move is part of the firm’s overall growth strategy, and demonstrates its solid commitment to both the steel drum industry and its Pennsylvania origins.

“World-class manufacturing, quality and sustainability will continue to guide us as we move forward with this environmentally greener plant,” said Len Berenfield, chief executive officer and president of the company. “Our roots in the Warren area run deep, with my family operating here since 1933, so we are very pleased that we are able to re-build.”

Last year, the main portion of Berenfield’s Clarendon facility was destroyed by fire but customers experienced no interruption of service thanks to the company’s network of manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina and Arkansas.

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April 2010

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Berenfield Announces new Corporate Headquarters Office

January 2009

Berenfield Containers is pleased to announce the opening of their new Corporate Headquarters Office at

4555 Lake Forest Drive
Suite 205
Cincinnati Ohio 45242

(513) 618-3780 Ph
(513) 618-3781 Fax

Berenfield Pursues Sustainable Manufacturing

December 2007

Berenfield Containers is committed to preserve resources and the environment for future generations. In order to meet the sustainability challenge, Berenfield Containers embraces a policy of sustainable manufacturing, as detailed below:

We will:

• Reduce energy consumption in manufacturing
• Recycle production waste
• Reduce the environmental impact of our manufacturing processes
• Re-engineer products to reduce material consumption
• Re-engineer to reduce energy impact throughout the supply chain
• Use biodegradable products
• Utilize Continuous Improvement in each of the above areas

Berenfield Chosen As Member Of Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100

November 13, 2007

Berenfield Containers, Inc was recognized as a member of the Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100 at a luncheon held at Cincinnati Music Hall on November 13, 2007.

Berenfield Containers was presented with their award at the event, which was attended by over 280 people. The featured speaker was William A. Cook, founder and Chairman of Cook Group, Inc, the world's largest privately owned medical device manufacturer.

For over 20 years, the Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100 program has saluted the outstanding achievements of Cincinnati area privately-owned businesses. Deloitte, in partnership with The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and The Cincinnati Enquirer, once again, sponsored this year's recognition program. As in the past, The Cincinnati Enquirer devoted a special section of the paper to the Deloitte Cincinnati USA 100, which included information about Berenfield Containers.

Fibre Drum News

November 1, 2007

In October, 2007 Berenfield Containers completed installation of a new fibre drum production line at its Easton, PA manufacturing plant. This new line is already in limited production, with de-bottlenecking acitvities continuing through December as it ramps up to full output capability. Not only does this manufacturing line provide added equipment redundancy to the Easton plant, but it also more than doubles output capacity.

Berenfield Containers continues to make further commitments to the fibre drum industry, with major capital projects already on order for 2008. An additional body tube winder as well as an additional automatic chime band welder will both be delivered during the second quarter of 2008.

Berenfield's ISO 9001:2002 certified Easton facility manufactures a full line of lock ring fibre drums for dry product applications, as well as composite fibre drums to package liquid products.

Berenfield Containers Expands Fibre Drum Operations

Dec 03, 2006

Industrial packaging manufacturer Berenfield Containers, Inc. has announced a major expansion and upgrade of its fibre drum operations.

Over the past several months its ISO 9001 certified Easton, PA manufacturing plant has completed a de-bottlenecking initiative that has resulted in substantially increased line speed, throughput, and productivity. Furthermore, during the 1st quarter of 2007 an additional production line will come on stream at the Easton facility. This new line will not only incorporate Berenfield's "factory-of- the- future" philosophy, but will add further capacity and efficiencies.

Also on the horizon for 2007, Berenfield continues to explore expansion of both its fibre drum product line and geographical footprint.

In addition to its fibre drum segment, Berenfield Containers continues to manufacture a full line of steel drums in 6-57 gallon capacity at four strategically located plants across the USA.

SSCI Chairman Len Berenfield Addresses RIPA

Oct 27, 2006

SSCI Chairman Len Berenfield, President and CEO of Berenfield Containers, Inc., recently spoke at the Reusable Industrial Packaging Association’s (RIPA) 65th Annual Meeting in Miami, Florida. This is the first speaking opportunity that SSCI's chairman has had at RIPA in a number of years.

In his comments, Mr. Berenfield reminded his audience of the long and close relationship that new drum manufacturers and reconditioners have had over the years. He noted that several SSCI manufacturers got their start in the business as reconditioners. 'So, it is clear,' Mr. Berenfield noted, 'that our histories, and to some extent, our destinies, have been tied together for a long time.'

Len Berenfield Re-Elected SSCI Chairmen

May 01, 2006

At is Annual Meeting on April 11, 2006 Steel Shipping Container Institute (SSCI) members elected Leonard H. Berenfield, president and CEO of Berenfield Containers, to a second one year term as SSCI Chairman. Mr. Berenfield has been active in the Institute's activities for many years, serving on its Technical Projects Committee for almost thirty years, on its Board of Directors since 1985, and, more recently, as Treasurer and Vice Chairman.

In April, 2006 the Industrial Packaging Alliance of North America (IPANA) convened in Bonita Springs, Florida for its annual meeting. During that meeting, the Alliance elected Leonard H. Berenfield, president and CEO of Berenfield Containers, as its Vice Chairman, representing the International Fibre drum Institute (IFDI).