Greif, Inc. GEF

GEF Company Overview

Greif, Inc. is a global industrial packaging company that manufactures and services rigid and flexible packaging products used to transport, store, and protect goods. The company operates primarily within the industrial packaging, paper packaging, and container lifecycle services industries, serving customers in chemicals, petroleum, food and beverage, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. Greif’s core revenue drivers are steel, plastic, and fiber drums; intermediate bulk containers (IBCs); containerboard; corrugated products; and packaging-related services.

Founded in 1877 as Greif Bros. Cooperage, the company originally produced wooden barrels and gradually evolved through material and geographic expansion. Over time, Greif diversified into steel and plastic containers and paper-based packaging, positioning itself as a global supplier with integrated manufacturing and service capabilities. The company’s strategic advantages include long-standing customer relationships, a broad global manufacturing footprint, and an integrated model that combines packaging production with collection, reconditioning, and recycling services.