Berry Global announces $70M investment to address disinfectant wipes shortage
Berry Global announces $70M investment to address disinfectant wipes shortage By 14 News Staff | February 4, 2021 at 9:02 PM CST - Updated February 4 at 9:02 PM
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Berry Global is stepping up to address a major need as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
On Thursday, the company announced it’s investing $70 million to ramp up the production of disinfectant wipes, including a new line of wipes.
“This investment reflects the commitment we have in support of our customers’ growth plans and it is a clear signal of our intent to provide the best products in the disinfectant wiping space worldwide,” General Manager Mark Siebert with Berry Global said.
This story appears in the January 2021 issue of
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