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LEADERSHIP Tim Weikert, President ​ Tim is the second generation of Weikerts to run our company. He has worked in all aspects of the business for over three decades and oversees the development of corporate and product marketing strategies, and is involved in financial management. He has a BA in Marketing and a BS in Industrial Management. Tom Granata, Vice President Sales – Barrier Films ​ Tom has over 33 years of sales and marketing experience and is responsible for barrier films packaging. His duties range from strategy and planning to the development of diverse sales operations. He holds a BS from Ohio University and has completed graduate work at Georgia Tech University. Gus DeLucia, Human Resources Director Gus brings over 25 years of experience in Human Resources through various industries, including chemical, automotive, and consumer goods. In his role as Human Resources Director, Gus focuses on strategic planning, recruiting, employee engagement, training, development, and leadership. He holds a BS in Organizational Communication and Leadership from Eastern Michigan University. Mark Werhan, Plant Manager Mark brings over 25 years of leadership experience in plant management and operations specific to blown film and converting. He is well-versed in manufacturing systems implementation, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, Team empowerment, workforce training and coaching, total quality management, and good manufacturing practices. As Plant Manager, Mark focuses on Extrusion and Converting departments overseeing their 24/7 operation. He has a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. Rick Bornhorst, General Manager Bag-In-Box Rick started his packaging career with General Films in 1989 and brings over 33 years of experience back as General Manager, Bag-in-Box. In his role, Rick is responsible for sales, market strategy, product development, and supply chain management. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Miami University with a concentration in Industrial Management. Scott Fuller, Vice President Sales – Custom Films Scott brings to General Films over 30 years of commercial leadership experience in both domestic and international markets. He has spent most of his career successfully leading sales teams in flexible packaging and other consumable products, with extensive experience in protein, food and industrial markets. Scott has a track record of growth and finding solutions to customer challenges. He holds a degree in engineering from Syracuse University. A TEAM APPROACH TO PACKAGING​ The General Films leadership team has the industry experience and technical expertise to develop and manufacture innovative, high-quality flexible film products and packaging solutions. Leading by example, our managers take a hands-on approach to encourage success for our employees and to deliver outstanding products and results for our customers.

ABOUT US MANUFACTURING HIGH-QUALITY CUSTOM FILM PACKAGING SINCE 1947 If your flexible packaging film needs are anything but ordinary, you need an extraordinary supplier. For more than 70 years, General Films has delivered custom-designed, competitively priced packaging that precisely matches customer requirements. We're large enough to tackle complex challenges, yet flexible enough to provide personalized service, on-time delivery, and exceptional customer support. As a custom manufacturer of flexible film packaging, our product is much more than the film and film-based items we make. It's also our ability to analyze your specific needs and then create a well-thought-out solution that meets your criteria and exceeds your expectations. General Films combines in-depth expertise and experience with advanced manufacturing capabilities to craft everything from simple, one-layer films to complex packaging requiring up to 9 layers of materials. With these unique capabilities, we develop packaging and systems that keep producing , meat , dairy, and other foods fresher longer, while blocking out contaminants.In the same way, we create industrial packaging that's tough enough to protect palletized products, spare parts and machinery from the elements while containing any liquids, powders or other substances. > Capabilities, culture, and customer service <

IMAGE GALLERY The team at GF enjoyed Kona Ice treats and Hawaiian shirt day last week. Breaking up the summer heat and hanging out with coworkers. General Films co-workers sharing the love on Valentine's Day. General Films co-workers having a blast at Kings Island GF families having a ball at the 2021 Christmas party. General Films enjoys time together celebrating Christmas at Light On The Hill in Casstown Great team. Great comradery. Great time. Thank you to the team at GF for a successful year in challenging times. The General Films Team Enjoy a Night Out at the Dayton Dragons. Adding a fun twist to the normal Friday workday, GF associates dawned Hawaiian shirts. Aloha!

CONTACT US General Films 645 South High Street Covington, Ohio 45318 Phone: 1.888.436.3456 Local: 1.937.473.2051 Fax: 937.473.2403 Purchasing ​ jeffdidier@generalfilms.com IT shellygrogean@generalfilms.com Administration timweikert@generalfilms.com Human Resources gusdelucia@generalfilms.com Email Us: ​ Field Sales tomgranata@generalfilms.com scottfuller@generalfilms.com toddgrosse@generalfilms.com johnclifton@generalfilms.com Bag-In-Box ​ rickbornhorst@generalfilms.com ​ Customer Service ​ lindalyons@generalfilms.com ​

LITERATURE / BAG-IN-BOX LITERATURE DOWNLOADS Download our product specification sheets below. Adobe Acrobat or similar software may be needed to view the PDFs. Filler equipment MODEL 34 MODEL 56 MODEL 89 WEB DOWNLOAD SPEC SHEETS

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CONTACT US / CUSTOMER SERVICE General Films 645 South High Street Covington, Ohio 45318 Phone: 1.888.436.3456 Local: 1.937.473.2051 Fax: 937.473.2403 Contact Linda Lyons SUBMIT Your Message Has Been Sent Linda Lyons BACK TO CONTACT PAGE

LITERATURE / VFFS SPEC SHEET DOWNLOADS Download VFFS product specification sheets below. Adobe Acrobat or similar software may be needed to view the PDFs. Custom Coextruded Film Specifications Sheets for VFFS Applications BG/2M PV/40 PR-2/175 VF2 H2/BL LB-725 LB-730

START YOUR PROJECT START YOUR PROJECT Below is a concise form to start your project with General Films. Just fill in the form, describe your project, and we will be back in touch soon. We look forward to providing you and your company with cost-effective and innovative flexible film solutions. SUBMIT Your Message Has Been Sent

HEADLINE IN THE NEWS Position Description Plant Manager General Films, Inc. General Films Inc., Covington OH. is a family-owned and operated business in continuous operation for over 70 years. The position of Plant Manager is a key part of our well-established and respected organization. This position is responsible for and highly involved in the 24/7 operation of all manufacturing operations functions; maintaining high levels of quality, safety, and production. This individual will make recommendations and execute solutions to challenges within these functional areas. We are seeking candidates that want to inspire and develop production leadership through a hands-on approach. This position reports directly to the President of General Films. Management Provide hands-on, high-participation, team-oriented work environment through leadership direction, development, and training to all direct reports and associates within areas of responsibility. Follow & implement cohesive and consistent departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with colleagues and staff members as necessary to meet company initiatives. Recommend & follow manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability. Provide hands-on direction, development, training, and leadership to all direct reports and associates within areas of responsibility. Oversee/administer ongoing training and manufacturing line operator certification process. Verify that all product quality checks are completed to meet acceptable quality standards. Ensure continuous operation of blown film extruding and bag converting lines, maintaining production levels within scrap targets. Implement cost-effective systems to reduce and control operating expenditures, maintenance and repair expenses Advise supervisors on issues including safety, security, employee relations, scheduling, and training, Ensure supervisors are adhering to company policy and administering practices in a fair and equitable manner. Take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy, consulting with Human Resources as appropriate. Communication Maintain excellent communication with and accountability to the President of the company Maintain excellent communication with direct reports and associates on all shifts, within areas of responsibility through regular shift meetings, attendance at huddle meetings, phone, email, etc. Develop and maintain working relationships in a cooperative and professional manner with all levels of staff and customers Establish a regular reporting schedule to track initiatives Quality Direct activities so that products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives. Ensure quality standards for products, equipment, and operator performance are maintained. Safety & Compliance Establish expectations and provide leadership in meeting our goal of zero reportable incidents. Meet regularly with safety vendors/consultants to assure safety culture is well established and best practices are considered. Attend seminars as needed. Ensure the company remains compliant with all OSHA regulations. Incorporate shop-floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel to maintain and meet the safety goal of zero recordable incidents and good housekeeping practices. Miscellaneous ​Maintain 24/7 on-call availability for urgent issues that may arise Other duties may be assigned Resumes and inquiries can be sent to careers@generalfilms.com ​ < Back

ASK AN EXPERT ASK A PACKAGING EXPERT Enter your email and question below. Our experts will answer your inquiry ASAP. SUBMIT Your Question Has Been Sent "Virtually everything we buy for our business seems to be more expensive these days. What can I do to hold down the cost of my plastic pallet covers and parts bags?" ​ While we're all suffering pain at the gas pump, the rising cost of petroleum impacts us in many ways we don't even realize. Virtually everything from food to clothing to industrial equipment and supplies must be transported at a greater cost. Airlines are battling fuel costs, thus higher ticket prices and fewer flights. And the cost of anything made from petroleum-based raw materials ‐ like polyethylene film ‐ is going up. The good news is that there are a few ways you can manage your costs for industrial-grade film products. The first is to order film made from Industrial Packaging Grade (IPG) resins. General Films typically uses prime, certified resins to make our films. It's the best possible quality and is required for food packaging applications. For many industrial applications, however, we can use IPG resin which is often available at spot-market discounts. This material is still fully functional but has some characteristics that make it unacceptable for food, medical, or other critical applications. Using this resin enables us to reduce your costs by around 5% while maintaining the thickness and strength characteristics you desire. The resulting film is highly suitable for pallet top covers, barrel liners, or rolls of parts bags. ​ Another strategy is to re-examine the requirements of your application. Let's say you've always specified a certain thickness of material for the strength and durability you require. Our technical experts can analyze your needs and, by using a different grade of material, may be able to satisfy your requirements with a thinner product that still gives you all of the performance characteristics you need. This method saves some of our customers about 10% in unit costs. ​ Finally, you should be aware that some suppliers routinely reduce the thickness of their product by about 10%, which is still within accepted industry standards, and base your cost on the gross shipping weight. This combination of making a lighter product and basing the price on gross shipping weight may reduce your invoice cost by 5% - 10%. Although this is not our usual practice, we're happy to accommodate buyers if this method works to their advantage. ​ "Can I use coextruded films in laminations or replace laminated film to lower packaging cost?" ​ The quick answer is YES, and in two significant ways. The first way would be to substitute or replace coextruded barrier film in what was formerly a plain laminated structure without printing. The barrier need should be examined to match up the oxygen barrier requirement and whether the film needs to have nylon on the outside of the web for automatic FFS or in pouch making the conversion. ​ If the OTR (Oxygen Transmission Rate) barrier can be attained and package optics is not a concern, then there can be significant cost savings by switching to a coextruded film to replace a lamination. ​ The second way to save money is to use the barrier-coextruded film as the sealant layer in a lamination. For instance, NYLON or EVOH & Nylon, or some other possible barrier combinations, such as Nylon and, or HDPE (high-density polyethylene) for added moisture barrier, whatever the specific barrier requirement is needed in the finished lamination. But it is worth examining coextruded flexible films as a cost savings alternative. With the correct use of coex films and careful evaluation of the packaging equipment and barrier testing, these coex films can be a great way to offset the rising cost and uncertainty of material pricing fluctuations in today’s competitive marketplace. ​ Contact: Tom Granata , submit a Start Your Solution form, or call 1.888.436.3456 today! ​

RESPONSIBILITY DOING OUR PART​ We are committed to continual improvement in every aspect of our business. This includes finding ways to make our business and processes more efficient and less wasteful as part of our efforts to shrink our carbon footprint and do our part to protect the environment. We understand that we are part of a global community and, as such, do our best to implement intelligent, results-driven strategies that help ensure our corporate success as well as a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come. ​ Our environmentally conscious business efforts include reducing energy consumption by 40% by installing new low-metal light fixtures and motion-activated sensors throughout our facility, replacing inefficient windows, and reducing landfill waste through extensive reuse and recycling initiatives. In addition, through our extensive scrap recycling programs, we are able to minimize waste and repurpose materials with a resourceful and responsible approach.