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In compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, General Films provides Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Product Specification Information for all of the products we provide. LITERATURE LITERATURE DOWNLOADS Click on any of the product specification sheets to download. Adobe Acrobat or similar software may be needed to view the PDFs. Custom Coextruded Film Specification Sheets BG/2M SM/2M H2/BL LB-725 LB-730 PV/40 PR-2/175 VF2 Bag-In-Box Filler Specification Sheets Filler equipment MODEL 34 MODEL 56 MODEL 85 WEB Mix and cream bags B2.5...MI225E B2.5…MI225D B5.0...MI250F B5.0...MI250G Dispenser bags B5.0...DI250D Industrial Packaging Specification Sheets FC-20/67 Duratuf 75 Duratuf 100 Duratuf 120 Duratuf 130 IS-100 IS-120 Sheet And Bulk Molding Compound Specification Sheets SM/2M BG/2M Dry Mix Barrier Film Specification Sheet LB-725

In compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, General Films provides Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Product Specification Information for all of the products we provide. LITERATURE / FLUID DAIRY SPEC SHEET DOWNLOADS Download Bag-n-Box product specification sheets for fluid dairy applications below. Adobe Acrobat or similar software may be needed to view the PDFs. Fluid Dairy/Bag-In-Box Specification Sheets Filler equipment MODEL 34 MODEL 56 MODEL 85 WEB Mix and cream bags B2.5...MI225E B2.5…MI225D B5.0...MI250F B5.0...MI250G Dispenser bags B5.0...DI250D

PRIVACY POLICY Effective date: October 20, 2018 General Films ("us", "we", or "our") operates the http://www.generalfilms.com/ website (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. Our Privacy Policy for General Films is managed through Free Privacy Policy . We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from http://www.generalfilms.com/ Information Collection and Use We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you. 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Custom 3- and 9-layer coextruded films by General Films offer optimized food packaging solutions with high-performance barriers, sealing, and moisture control—designed to meet your exact needs. FILM FOR FOOD PACKAGING FILM SOLUTIONS CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR FOOD PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS Customized 3 and 9 Layer Coextrusions with the ability to custom design and manufacture packaging films, we can provide precisely the right solution for your needs. Whether you're looking for unique barrier properties, transmission rates, excellent sealing, impact resistance, or other performance criteria, General Films delivers. Packaging Film For Food Processors Retaining freshness and shelf life when transporting food items is more important than ever for a healthy bottom line. That's why General Films is your best choice for customized food packaging. Bring us your greatest challenges and we'll work with you to develop a practical, cost-effective solution. Here are some of the ways we currently serve the food industry: Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) And Barrier Films Our MAP bags and films are used to package meats, spices, cheeses, nuts, and more. For case-ready applications, we offer medium and high barrier options. Because we can customize the film to accommodate various gas, flavor, and aroma requirements, these products can significantly extend product life. Converter Film Ideal for printing, laminating, or making standard bags, General Films coextrusions can also be custom-made to match your exact requirements. We offer a wide range of polyethylene-based coex, nylon, and EVOH barrier films. Just as important, we combine tight tolerances, special packaging, and large production rolls that reduce downtime so you enjoy greater throughput and return on investment. Chicken/Dry Pack Bags Our vacuum/dry pack poultry bags extend the shelf life and appearance of whole birds, parts, or shelf-ready tray packs. General Films' pinhole-free coextruded film provides tailored moisture, oxygen, and carbon dioxide barriers for better product protection. Additionally, a special seal layer gives you a wide seal temperature range to compensate for ever-changing plant conditions. To enhance productivity, our puncture-resistant film is specially compounded for the safe, efficient handling of sharp bone-in products. Bulk Cheese Packaging General Films manufactures bulk cheese packaging for 40 lb. tower blocks, 500 lb. barrels, and 640 lb. blocks. Providing maximum adaptability for chamber and vacuum sealing equipment, this film is a clear or colored, medium barrier, five, and nine-layer coextruded product. Its flexibility, toughness, heat sealability, and precise gas and water transmission rates make this a versatile and cost-effective solution for all of your short and long-hold product needs. Other Food Packaging Films Precut lettuce, salad mix, and other produce enjoy longer shelf life, excellent taste, color, and freshness with General Films coextruded film or bag produce packaging. We can design oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water vapor barriers for each specific product. Plus, a wide heat seal range assures quick and tight vacuum closures. And we have a complete line of vertical form fill and seal film for precut produce packaging. Our coextruded freezer plate/crust films are ideal for demanding IQF applications. FDA approved for poultry to seafood, our freezer plate/crust film exhibits exceptional stiffness and toughness with less elongation and tear. Savings Focus Can I use coextruded films in laminations or replace laminated films to lower packaging costs? > READ MORE We Meet or Exceed Government Standards Third-party auditors regularly inspect General Films to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and all applicable HAACP program requirements. We submit film samples to independent laboratories each month for microbiological testing. And we are inspected by the Ohio Department of Agriculture to ensure compliance with the Interstate Milk Shippers standards, as prescribed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. For these reasons, you can depend on General Films fluid milk dairy packaging to meet the highest industry standards. One of the most important qualities we see in films is the ability to duplicate a run, and General Films consistently duplicates their runs. Whether it is a week, a month, or several years later, you know the quality and specs received the first time will be matched in subsequent runs. " " Brashear, President, Vision Plastics Custom Coextruded Film Specifications Sheets BG/2M SM/2M H2/Re4 H2/BL LB-725 LB-730 PV/40 PR-2/175 CB Film DOWNLOAD SPEC SHEETS Types 3 and 9 layer capabilities Materials Used Nylon, EVOH, HDPE, EVA, Metallocene, MDPE, LLDPE (all types), VLDPE, LDPE Availability Tubing 30" - 90"Single wound sheeting 15" - 90"Centerfold sheeting 15" - 90"Bags on rolls - both BS and SSSeparated bags - bottom or side seal Thickness range .00125-.008 mil Contact Scott Fuller , submit a Start A Solution form, or call 1.888.436.3456 today!

In compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, General Films provides Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Product Specification Information for all of the products we provide. LITERATURE / SMC BMC LITERATURE DOWNLOADS Download our product specification sheets below. Adobe Acrobat or similar software may be needed to view the PDFs. SMC Carrier Film and BMC Bag Film for Industry Applications SM/2M BG/2M DOWNLOAD SPEC SHEETS

In compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, General Films provides Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Product Specification Information for all of the products we provide. 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

General Films manufactures the industry's leading flexible films for food and beverage processing, packaging, automotive and industrial markets. CONTACT US General Films 645 South High Street Covington, Ohio 45318 Phone: 1.888.436.3456 Fax: 937.473.2403

General Films produces tubing, sheeting, bags on rolls, and customized products on 3, 5 and 9 layer lines capable of running coextrusions of polyethylene, polypropylene, nylon and EVOH. Tint and opaque color capabilities, antistat, UVI, flame retardant. DELIVERING ON THE PROMISE CUSTOMIZED FOR EACH CUSTOMER The Right People Truly our greatest asset is the combined knowledge and experience of our dedicated staff. Their willingness to solve customer problems, develop creative solutions, and apply their collective experience to difficult applications is invaluable. It's surpassed only by their dedication to outstanding customer service. Versatile Extruding General Films produces tubing, sheeting, bags on rolls, and customized products on three and 9-layer lines capable of running coextrusions nylon and EVOH. The polyethylene manufacturing lines can run tubing lengths from 7 inches to 12 feet. Converting: Basic and Beyond We offer a wide variety of standard-size, individually cut bags with a bottom seal or a side seal. They're ideal for hand packing or multi-station packaging. We'll design these bags to your specifications and can create custom-size bags for your unique applications from LLDPE, LDPE, EVA, nylon, and EVOH in 1, 3, and 9-layer films. Special Services to Promote Your Brand Want to add your logo, product name, text, or a distinctive color to your packaging? General Films can oblige. We offer a wide variety of tinted and opaque film colors, in-line, one-color, random repeat printing, and ink-jet printing. Product Development and Testing Laboratory In our extensive product development and testing laboratory, our technical specialists can evaluate existing products and develop innovative solutions for your unique applications. We can test the melt index of incoming resins, the density of resin and film, the tensile strength of the film, the seal strength of bags, the impact strength of the film, and tear-resistance and barrier properties. All of these help us find new and better film packaging solutions while maintaining the quality and enhancing the performance of the products we make for you. Nylon, EVOH, HDPE, EVA Metallocene, MDPE, LLDPE (all types), VLDPE, LDPE General Information Tint and opaque color capabilities, antistat, UVI, flame retardant Corona Treating Inline 10" random repeat 1c/1s on bags Tubing or cf sheeting with 20" - 68" Layflat Coextruded Film Types 3 and 9-layer capabilities Materials Used Nylon, EVOH, HDPE, EVA Metallocene, MDPE, LLDPE (all types), VLDPE, LDPE Tubing 30" - 90" Single wound sheeting 15" - 90" Centerfold sheeting 15" - 90" Bags on rolls - both BS and SS Separated bags - bottom or side seal Thickness range .00125-.008 mil Availability Industrial Packaging Materials Used LLDPE (Butene, hexene, octene, metallocene) LDPE (standard, shrink) EVA (clarity), IPG (Industrial Grade) blends of the above materials of MDPE and HDPE Availability Flat and gusseted tubing 7-120" Single wound sheeting 15-120" Centerfold sheeting 7-120" Multi-fold capabilities Bags on rolls - both BS and SS; 18" layflat, minimum Separated bags - bottom or side seal Thickness range - .001 - .010 mil Contact Linda Lyons , submit a Start A Solution form, or call 1.888.436.3456 today!

In compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, General Films provides Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Product Specification Information for all of the products we provide. LITERATURE / BAG-IN-BOX SPEC SHEET DOWNLOADS Download Bag-In-Box product specification sheets below. Adobe Acrobat or similar software may be needed to view the PDFs. Bag-In-Box Specifications Sheets MODEL 34 MODEL 56 MODEL 89 WEB

Covington, Ohio based General Films, Inc. serves a wide range of industries with custom extruded film solutions, bag-in-box systems and industrial packaging. But the company began with a young Roy Weikert, his new fedora and a jar of Brilliantine. CELEBRATING HISTORY & INNOVATION HOW ROY WEIKERT CREATED GENERAL FILMS, INC. This story is about curiosity. The kind that sets visionary entrepreneurs apart from other business people. It's also about a family business, innovation, tenacity, and a 25-cent steam tank (more about that later). Mostly, this is the story of General Films, Inc. founder Roy Weikert who, at age 105, walked daily for exercise, which was a key to his good health, played the stock market for fun and profit, and as Chairman of the Board of the company he began in 1938. Covington, Ohio-based General Films, Inc. serves a wide range of industries with custom extruded film solutions, bag-in-box systems , VFFS , and industrial packaging . But the company began with a young Roy Weikert, his new fedora, and a jar of Brilliantine. CLICK HERE to read the full story. CHRONOLOGY OF ROY WEIKERT & GENERAL FILMS, INC. 1913 1935 October 22, 1913: Roy Weikert is born near Arcanum, Ohio Roy decides to head west with 2 friends. They load up a 1929 Buick with camping gear. Roy ends up working in an F. W. Woolworth store in Davenport, Iowa 1943 1950-60s Roy enters the U.S. Army to serve in World War II As the hat business declines, Roy investigates other opportunities, including bag-and-box systems for dairies 1960s, General Films begins making its own plastic film 1980-Future General Films, Inc. grows through product innovations and expansion into new markets with Roy’s nephew Tim Weikert as the company CEO. Roy J. Weikert 1913-2019 1925 Weikert family moves to Covington, Ohio During the Great Depression, Roy works in a grocery store earning 10 cents per hour 1938 Roy develops hat liners and hat covers made from Pliofilm 1947 Following the war, Roy restarts his business in Covington with his brother, Wayne 1970s GF expands to a second factory in Sidney, Ohio, just before a poor economic downturn and national inflation. The second plant is sold and the GF headquarters are re-established in Covington. THE MEMORY, LEGACY, AND VISION OF FOUNDER ROY WEIKERT W e recently welcomed our employees and their families to General Films for a day of celebration and remembrance. This special day of appreciation for our staff was planned to honor the memory of General Films founder, Roy J. Weikert . Together we shared food, fellowship, and fun, celebrating our legacy of Roy and displaying the future of our company. The day’s activities included food trucks, face painting, games, and entertainment. The General Films plant was opened for tours, featuring several of Mr. Weikert’s most significant contributions to our industry. FOUNDER, FRIEND, AND INDUSTRY ICON See the extraordinary life and vision of Founder Roy J. Weikert Watch Now Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied THREE OF ROY'S PRIMARY INNOVATIONS 1 Revolutionize Institutional Milk Packaging – The GefSystem INDUSTRY & GF IMPACT In the mid-20th century, cafeterias, food service operations, and vending machines dispensed milk from large (6-10 gallon) steel cans. The heavy cans were returned to the dairy after each use, washed, and refilled for the next customer’s bulk milk. Poly liners were an early GF product that improved sanitation, but the steel milk cans were quite expensive, relatively unsanitary…and would ultimately rust! Roy’s patented GefSystem used a lightweight, reusable plastic container into which a sanitary polyethylene liner was fitted. Using a GF-supplied machine, the dairy-filled bulk milk and ice cream mix in 3, 6, and 12-gallon packages, shipping to their institutional and food service customers. The concept was immensely successful and led to longer shelf life and higher-quality dairy products. LASTING IMPACT Bag-in-box packaging is widely used for products such as milk, wine, tomato products, and cleaning agents, among many others. General Films continues to serve dairy customers in the USA and abroad with 1 1/2 to 8-gallon bags. Used in conjunction with GF-supplied fillers, fluid milk and ice cream mix are packaged for food service and restaurant customers. 2 Vertical Integration of Manufacturing INDUSTRY & GF IMPACT During General Films' first 20 years, the company sourced film from a few commercial suppliers, and converted the film into numerous early products: Nomarc hat liners, PlastiCup crock liners, SaniMox foot covers, plus cellophane and poly bags. As growth in the GefSystem fueled film demand, Roy decided to “make his own” film. In 1968 the company installed our first blown film extruding line and began producing film for customers outside of GF. By the early 1970s, custom film, made to order, for outside customers had eclipsed our converted products business. LASTING IMPACT Custom film represents about 75% of our sales volume. General Films supplies customers throughout the USA and Latin America. Markets served to include fresh chicken, cheese, produce, fluid milk, automotive, infrastructure/construction, and general-purpose industrial. Our products preserve freshness and provide leak-proof containment for chicken from processor to end customer. Our cheese packaging holds 40 & 640-pound cheese blocks and 500-pound barrels for as long as 2 years, offering protection during the aging process. We maintain the cleanliness of blow-molded dairy jugs awaiting filling. Our products reduce noise and prevent water infiltration in autos. We help to lengthen the service life of in-ground ductile iron water pipes. Supplying wide-purpose poly to highly engineered nine-layer coextruded films, General Films is one of the oldest operating blown film plants in the USA. 3 Long Shelf Life Food with Aseptic Packaging INDUSTRY & GF IMPACT While developing a high-speed bag-in-box filler for the GefSystem, Roy realized the approach could be adapted to package liquid foods in a completely sterile manner. Based on numerous patents, Roy founded a new company, Asepak Corporation, to pursue this work, which was well ahead of its time. The Asepak system could provide a very long shelf life in flexible film bags, an attractive alternative to the metal cans typically used at that time. Having already experienced the possibilities inherent to multilayer coextruded films with a pioneering line installed in the mid-1970s, General Films added the first barrier film line in 1990. Made to Asepak specifications, General Films’ pouches provided barriers to oxygen, aroma, and flavor; with a shelf life of over one year possible. Roy operated Asepak until his “retirement” at age 90 in 2003. His innovation and commitment to Asepak became the catalyst for General Films to begin manufacturing barrier films. LASTING IMPACT With continued investment in state-of-the-art blown film technology, General Films now operates two, nine-layer co-ex lines, producing films that contain layers of polyethylene, nylon, and ethylene vinyl alcohol. These films provide high barriers to oxygen and other gases for enhanced shelf life, high strength films for rough service applications, heat resistant products, and other highly engineered films for demanding applications. REMEMBERING ROY WEIKERT'S 100TH BIRTHDAY In 2013, we celebrated Roy Weikert’s 100th birthday with a community gathering. The event featured a large outdoor tent a wonderful big band orchestra, plenty of delicious food, and plant tours. Dignitaries and members of the local media were on hand, along with General Films employees, their families, and guests from throughout the community. Rep Richard Adams and Covington Mayor, Ed McCord each presented Roy with special proclamations, and Roy delivered a few choice words of his own; thanking attendees for coming out to see him and expressing his gratitude to everyone who has helped make the company he started with his brother back in 1947 such a success. IMGP1903 IMGP1871 History IMGP1903 1/12 LEARN MORE

The General Films management team has over 100 years of combined experience delivering innovative flexible film and packaging products that help our clients overcome their application challenges. Our managers believe in leading by example and take a hands-on approach that both our employees and our clients appreciate. 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. 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. Jarod Davies, Human Resources Director Jarod is an experienced HR leader with a strong manufacturing background at the plant and corporate level. He has extensive success in employee relations, compliance, performance management, and recruitment. Jarod is responsible for leading our people practices and driving key HR initiatives at General Films. He holds a BBA degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Toledo with a minor in Business Law. Additionally, Jarod is a Society of Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM-CP). 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.

At General Films, we celebrate our most valuable assets – our employees. EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT David Cathie-Atkins Day Shift Supervisor, Extrusion David grew up in the Phoenix, Arizona, area. He served in multiple branches of the US military, both active and reserve, for 11 years before transitioning to a federal & tribal law enforcement officer in Arizona. He then entered the private sector working at Abbott Nutrition for 10 years, starting in production and later elevated to production supervisor. While at Abbott, David was fortunate to see the country and experience different regions of the United States. One of the locations was Troy, Ohio, where he fell in love with the area and the people. Seizing the opportunity, David and his family moved to Troy in 2017 to work full-time at Abbott. Due to health reasons, David left Abbott and after a long recovery period, was ready to rejoin the workforce. Although he enjoyed large companies, he looked for an opportunity with a smaller and more intimate environment to work in. After doing a significant amount of research, David discovered General Films and the rest, as they say, is history. He brings the skills that he honed in the military and corporate America to GF, including discipline, leadership, people skills, and problem-solving, to name a few. David currently leads a team in the extrusion department. “I really like the challenge of the 2nd shift. We work more cohesively and independently, solving our own problems and navigating through challenges.” David states that many of the GF job requirements and skills are similar to Abbott's. However, the company environment at GF, the people, and the motivations are different. The company has an open and transparent environment while focusing on its people and customers. David sights a positive example of the company culture as the “Sunshine Committee,” which helps where and when necessary to make sure co-workers are taken care of in times of need. David is married and enjoys his growing family, which includes four sons, three daughters, ten grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, including their newly arrived-first granddaughter. Together they enjoy the outdoors, including kayaking and rolling down the highway on their Harley. David is also a member of the Improved Order of the Red Men in Troy and is especially active in their Alzheimer's research. BACK