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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Heather Falknor Converting Day Crew Heather’s caring nature seemed destined and well-suited to the culture at General Films. Her career background in elder care, in-home care, and retail management played to her strengths as a people person and one who loves to connect and give to others. Because of health reasons, Heather was out of the workforce for a few years. She started to actively ease back into work through a temp agency which included a position at General Films. That evolved into a full-time position at GF, which is fortunate not only for Heather but for General Films. Heather works on a day shift crew on the converting lines. What first struck Heather about GF is the company culture of family first. She and her shift mates produce bags for various end customers and markets. They have bonded and have become friends and family. “As soon as I started at General Films, I could feel the sense of family and that we take care of each other. That was important to me after not working for an extended period for health reasons. I just knew I was in the right place for me.” The best part is that they have each other’s backs. If someone is down or is experiencing issues, we rally around to support and encourage them. Whether it is one of the people on my shift, my supervisor, or senior management, I feel we always have each other’s backs. “The management team at General Films has been outstanding. They are very approachable; I never have to ask for anything because they are forward-thinking and proactively take care of my and our team’s needs.” During her days off, Heather enjoys spending time with her 15-year-old son. Her hobbies include arts & crafts and crocheting. But her true passion is collecting and nurturing indoor plants. Heather is thankful for the opportunity at General Films and looks forward to a long and happy career as a dedicated and grateful employee. ​ BACK

ASSOCIATIONS & RECOGNITIONS ASI CERTIFICATE REGISTRATION Release: February 28, 2024 General Films, based in Covington, Ohio, earned a Certificate of Registration from ASI Food Safety as meeting the food safety code requirements for food packaging. This certificate exemplifies the dedicated work General Films performs daily to serve the needs of its clients and consumers. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

LITERATURE / SMC BMC SPEC SHEET DOWNLOADS Download SMC and BMC product specification sheets below. Adobe Acrobat or similar software may be needed to view the PDFs. Sheet And Bulk Molding Compound Specification Sheets SM/2M BG/2M

VFFS FILM VFFS FILM THAT PROTECTS YOUR PRODUCT AND YOUR BOTTOM LINE General Films VFFS Film Features and Benefits Include Film to accommodate various gas, flavor, and aroma requirements The pinhole-free coextruded film provides tailored moisture, oxygen, and carbon dioxide barriers Two-sided sealing, Octene LLD PE sealant layers, and a nylon interior ply Excellent physical properties, ranging from the sealant to impact strength, significant reduction in leaker rates Increased profitability through enhanced productivity, fewer rejects, and increased customer satisfaction Higher impact strength, higher tensile strength, a substantially wide-ended heat seal window Approximately 50 percent stiffer than the traditional solution Significant throughput improvement allows for expanded production and a lower labor footprint Ideal for high-speed large-volume packaging production Customized 9 Layer Coextrusions offer the ability to custom design and manufacture packaging films. We can precisely provide the right solution for your food processing needs. Whether you are looking for unique barrier properties, transmission rates, excellent sealing, impact resistance, or other performance criteria, General Films delivers. MARKETS SERVED FRESH CHICKEN MEAT PRODUCE CHEESE GRAINS SEAFOOD BAKERY > VFFS Machine < After making the switch, leaker rates greatly diminished . Overall profitability grew substantially through enhanced productivity, fewer product rejects, and increased customer satisfaction. " " CUSTOMER FOCUS Stepping Up to the Plate Americans consume more chicken than any other consumer in the world. Per capita consumption of chicken is expected to total 96.5 lbs. this year and to increase to 97.8 lbs. in 2021, according to the National Chicken Council. > READ MORE 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 is why General Films is the best choice for customized food packaging. Bring us your greatest challenges and we will work with you to develop a practical, cost-effective solution. Poultry/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 safe, efficient handling of the sharp bone-in product. Meat, Cheese, Nuts Spices, and More Our Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) And Barrier Films bags and films are used for diverse food and meat applications. 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. Bulk Cheese Packaging ​General Films manufactures institutional bulk cheese packaging for 40 lb. blocks; 500 lb. barrel lines, and or 640 lb. sheets and sleeves (tubes). Our cheese packaging films provide excellent oxygen transmission (OTR) values for both long and short hold applications. In addition, this 9-layer coextruded barrier film is available in clear and or colored and exceeds all FDA requirements for institutional cheese packaging. Its ease of machinability, toughness, and low heat sealability, make this a versatile and cost-effective solution for all your short and long-hold product needs. Produce Film ​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. Grains Packaging General Films manufactures custom-engineered VFFS film for the grain product category and where a moisture barrier is a must. Whether that is cookies, cake mix, cereals, rice, or seasonings, General Films offers a high moisture barrier product that will keep your packaging fresh. With a blended HDPE coextruded film, let General Film provide you with a cost-effective offering and superior performance and value. IQF Films institutional quick frozen applications that require higher machine speeds for greater throughput. Powder/Mixes Seasonings, cereal, rice, and cake mixes. 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. ​ ​ BG/2M PR-2/175 VF2 Custom Coextruded Film Specifications Sheets for VFFS Applications H2/BL LB-725 LB-730 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 Tom Granata , submit a Start A Solution form, or call 1.888.436.3456 today!

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!

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

LITERATURE / COEX LITERATURE DOWNLOADS Download our product specification sheets below. Adobe Acrobat or similar software may be needed to view the PDFs. Custom Coextruded Film Specification Sheets BG/2M SM/2M H2.Re4 H2/BL LB-725 LB-730 PV/40 PR-2/175 CB Film DOWNLOAD SPEC SHEETS

SUCCESS STORIES SERVING UP SUCCESS FOR OUR CLIENTS ​ What do our customers appreciate? General Films stays flexible to their needs. Across markets and industries, our approach might be custom, but our commitment to quality stays the same. We are here for our customers from design to delivery, and we’re always working to keep pricing competitive. General Films is large enough to get any job done, but we know customer service is key. Looking for a partner that’s flexible to your needs? See what our customers have to say. LEIBY'S DAIRY Leiby’s Dairy is a large regional ice cream mix operation located in upstate Pennsylvania. The Dairy boasts a comprehensives line-up of soft serve ice cream products to leading retail restaurants across America. Leiby’s Dairy began working with General Films more than a decade ago with a Bag-in-Box packaging system. “General Films has been an excellent partner for us. Whenever we need support they are quick to respond. The quality of General Films product offering is second to none, from their bags to filling equipment, and we could not be more pleased in our relationship” commented Keith Zimmerman, owner of Leiby’s Dairy. “Over the past two years with the Covid pandemic and supply chain issues facing all businesses, General Films always responded to our needs and never once ran us out of product,” said Zimmerman. “Along with their professional and friendly customer service, General Films consistently delivers a top shelf product with adequate lead times allowing us to meet our customer demand.” GENERAL FILMS & VISION PLASTICS For more than 20 years, Denny Brashear has worked with General Films, matching the needs of his clients with the specialties of General Films’ products. Besides the consistent quality of General Films’ products, their customer service is a major benefit. They are very accommodating and go out of their way for customers. ​ "One of the most important qualities we see in films is the ability to duplicate a run, and General Films consistently duplicate their runs. Whether it's a week, a month, or several years later, you know the quality and specs received the first time will be matched in subsequent runs." – Denny Brashear, President, Vision Plastics ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY FINDS BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP NOT JUST BUSINESS AS USUAL "When you ask me what I would tell others about General Films, I'd say they have good quality products, they listen to the customer, they help us solve problems, they react quickly, and their prices are fair. I like to say that this business relationship has also become a great business friendship. READ MORE ​ – Craig Colonno, Purchasing Director, Anderson Erickson Dairy MEADOWVALE “General Films has routinely demonstrated a commitment to satisfy our quality and delivery expectations without overcommitting or making false promises. They listen to the customer and bring about innovative solutions. Their responsiveness and customer service makes them an easy choice as a trusted partner.” ​ – Joe Gomoll, Chief Executive Officer, Meadowvale

BAG-IN-BOX SYSTEMS LOW MAINTENANCE STAINLESS STEEL FILLERS ​ To help increase your productivity and profitability, General Films offers three filler models with different levels of automation, speed, and fill capacity. Each unit exceeds all sanitary requirements, features all stainless-steel construction, and provides trouble-free, low-maintenance operation. We custom manufacture fillers for your unique application to precisely match the needs of your facility. ​ Model 89 Web Bag-In-Box Filler Fills 8 to 9 five-gallon bags per minute depending on product supply. This filler was developed with easy expansion in mind. It will take you from a single or dual head filler system to a fully automatic system with little or no additional floor space required. It offers simple, easy-to-use controls with a clean design and all stainless-steel construction. You can adjust the unit in seconds to permit bag size changes from one-gallon through six-gallon capacities, mix, or dispenser. Available in a selection of standard layouts or we can customize to your specifications. ​ Model 56 Double Head Semiautomatic Filler Fills 5 to 6 five-gallon bags per minute depending on product supply. ​ Model 34 Single Head Semiautomatic Filler Fills 3 to 4 five-gallon bags per minute depending on product supply. These three models feature +/- 0.3% fill accuracy by a flow meter with the consistency of product pressure. The cabinets offer a NEMA 4 construction which includes a programmable controller, auto start, decap, recap, and eject. Adjustable to permit bag size changes in seconds, from one-gallon through six-gallon capacities. All units are CIP capable. General Films Bag-in-Box Model 89 Filler LEARN MORE ABOUT BAGS & FITMENTS Model 34 Bag-In-Box Filler Features +/-0.3% fill accuracy by a flow meter with the consistency of product pressure. Model 56 Bag-In-Box Filler Features +/-0.3% fill accuracy by a flow meter with the consistency of product pressure. MODEL 34 MODEL 56 MODEL 89 WEB Bag-In-Box Filler Specification Sheets ​ DOWNLOAD SPEC SHEETS Model 89 Web Bag-In-Box Filler Features +/-0.3% fill accuracy by a flow meter with the consistency of product pressure. Contact Rick Bornhorst , submit a Start A Solution form, or call 1.888.436.3456 today!

INDUSTRY EXPERTISE LEADING THE WAY IN FILM PACKAGING ​ ​ With over 70 years of experience in flexible film packaging, expert design and application specialists, and a history of meeting challenges that push the limits of technology, General Films has a unique body of knowledge to share with our customers. ​ APPLICATION SPOTLIGHT ​ Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS) Machines Provide Unique Food Packaging Solutions Horizontal Form Fill Seal (HFFS) machines (also known as horizontal, thermoform, fill, and seal machines) are designed to package luncheon meats, hot dogs, rising crust pizza, and other food products. Users can configure these versatile machines to make a variety of packages per cycle and produce food pouches of various sizes and depths by changing the sealing and cutting dies. Plastic films for use with HFFS equipment include a base, or forming, film drawn through the machine in which a heated metal die thermoforms a pocket. The food product is then manually or automatically inserted into the pocket. Next, the package is sealed around the edges by applying a top or non-forming film onto the base web. Then a knife or die-cutting device separates the pouches. This process lends itself equally well to vacuumed hard-pack products, such as hot dogs and MAP gas-flushed pillow packs for shaved meat and other applications. In addition to the medium to high-barrier films most commonly used on HFFS machines, certain applications may require low-barrier and permeable (gas-sterilized) films. However, typical films use nylon laminations or coextrusions with polyethylene, while high-barrier versions use EVOH or coatings to reduce gas permeation. Base webs, which must allow for thinning during the thermoforming process, are usually 4 to 6 mils thick. Top webs may be as thin as 2 to 3 mils. If you are a food processor or an HFFS machine manufacturer, General Films is happy to provide special considerations to develop and test film products for your specific equipment. Often H1/BW is used as a forming layer and VF/1M for non-forming webs. Please contact Tom Granata for more information > CONTACT TOM ​ Technical Information Roll Wind Descriptions Measuring Pallet Covers Poly 101

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Chyanne Lawson Converting Day Crew Chyanne’s background of working at Family Dollar prepared her for her job at General Films. As the assistant manager, she was a multitasker doing whatever needed to be done to do her job well and to the best of her ability. Responsibilities included the register, stocking shelves, working with associates, and handling customers’ needs. She learned to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment. ​ Chyanne began her career at General Films in the fourth quarter of 2021. She works on the converting lines day shift. She enjoys not only the crew and the environment but also the four 10-hour workdays that offer three days off. That schedule, as well as opportunities to work weekends, gives her and her growing family much-needed flexibility and comfort. What initially made Chyanne feel GF was the perfect place for her was the onboarding, orientation, and training. She was very impressed with how thorough the training was, how well it was explained, and how she never felt hurried or rushed. Chyanne completed her training feeling completely comfortable, confident, and ready to get started on the job. “I love and respect the people I work with and for at General Films. The flexibility of work options, the care, understanding, and the hard-working attitude is a joy to be around.” She really likes the multitasking and diversity of the job. You never know what you will be doing each day. She, as well as her shift workers, know all the responsibilities and tasks that are required to keep the line running, and that allows the team to fill in as needed. The best part is that we have each other’s backs. If someone is down or is experiencing issues, we rally around to support and encourage them. The camaraderie and culture at GF are amazing. Chayanne also serves on the Sunshine Committee, which supports and encourages her fellow workers and the community. “I feel we understand each other, we are all involved in the task at hand, and we are equal players for our team, company, and our customers.” Chyanne is a very busy mom of four kids and one on the way! Her two girls are active in cheerleading, and she enjoys attending and watching her kid’s events. During quieter times, which is not often, she enjoys just hanging around the house entertaining family and friends as well as enjoying cool evenings around their backyard fire pit. ​ BACK

MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING FOR FRESHNESS MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE PACKAGING (MAP) ​ Many perishable food products can benefit from MAP to maintain freshness and increase shelf life. By reducing oxygen levels and creating a carefully balanced atmosphere, MAP can help maintain color, texture, and other attributes to create an optimal packaging solution. MAP is a proven technique to reduce the use of preservatives, maintain flavor and aroma requirements, and retain nutritional value. General Films offers a wide range of custom barrier films to protect and preserve your food products. 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 film to you needs, we can accommodate various gas, flavor Whether you need a barrier to protect against moisture, oxygen, light, oxidation, or other properties, General Films will custom engineer film to your exact specifications. Our films are successfully used on all types of VFFS and other machines to maximize the quality and productivity of you packaging operation. Our high performance barrier films can offer an outstanding packaging solution for your MAP application. ​ ​