Verified Nov 2026
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Delaware, Ohio
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Since 1877
Greif manufactures industrial packaging products, including steel, fiber, and plastic drums, intermediate bulk containers, and closure systems, along with container life cycle and recycling services. The company is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio, was founded in 1877, and is publicly traded under the ticker GEF. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2025, it completed the sale of its containerboard business to PCA for $1.8 billion.
Greif at a glance
Revenue
4.3B
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1877
Headquarters
Delaware, Ohio
Ownership
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: GEF)
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
2820
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Medical
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
2820
Named foreign suppliers
42
Top origins
Turkey · China · Vietnam · Spain
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Greif.
What this tells a buyer
Greif reported roughly $4.3 billion in revenue and no customs shipment records were available in the source data.
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists steel, plastic, composite, and coating products among its offerings.
Greif operates across more than 35 countries and reported plans in July 2026 to expand its manufacturing presence in Spain through the acquisition of Envaplast.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & strong
149 years in operation (founded 1877).
Publicly listed; no distress event on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Greif manufactures industrial packaging products, including steel, fiber, and plastic drums, intermediate bulk containers, and closure systems, along with container life cycle and recycling services. The company is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio, was founded in 1877, and is publicly traded under the ticker GEF. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2025, it completed the sale of its containerboard business to PCA for $1.8 billion.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1877 |
Headquarters | Delaware, Ohio |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | 4.3B |
Ownership | Publicly traded (NASDAQ: GEF) |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Greif makes
The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and lists steel, plastic, composite, and coating products among its offerings.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steel, Emissions, Plastic, Composite, Coating (source: greif.com).
Certifications
Greif is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — intelligencebank.com
ISO 45001 — greif.com
ISO 9001 — greif.com
Trade and customs footprint
Greif reported roughly $4.3 billion in revenue and no customs shipment records were available in the source data. US customs bill-of-lading records list 2820 inbound shipments across 42 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Turkey · China · Vietnam · Spain.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — Greif Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Results | Greif, Inc. (greif.com)
2026-07-29 — Greif Expands Manufacturing Presence in Spain with Acquisition of Envaplast - Greif (greif.com)
2026-05-12 — Greif Reopens Esteio-RS Facility in 2026: Rebuilt, More Modern, and Ready for the Future - Greif (greif.com)
2026-02-09 — Greif CEO Ole Rosgaard on strategizing for the next 148 years | Packaging Dive (packagingdive.com)
2025-09-02 — PCA completes $1.8B acquisition of Greif’s containerboard business | Packaging Dive (packagingdive.com)
2025-08-06 — Greif Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Timberlands to (globenewswire.com)
Facilities
Greif is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio. Public sources also reference these locations:
Singapore — greif.com
Murray, Kentucky — packagingdive.com
Company details
Greif operates across more than 35 countries and reported plans in July 2026 to expand its manufacturing presence in Spain through the acquisition of Envaplast. Greif was founded in 1877, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & strong": 149 years in operation (founded 1877). Publicly listed; no distress event on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Greif do?
Greif manufactures industrial packaging products, including steel, fiber, and plastic drums, intermediate bulk containers, and closure systems, along with container life cycle and recycling services. The company is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio, was founded in 1877, and is publicly traded under the ticker GEF. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, medical, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. In 2025, it completed the sale of its containerboard business to PCA for $1.8 billion.
Where is Greif headquartered?
Greif is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio (425 Winter Road, Delaware, Ohio, 43015).
When was Greif founded?
Greif was founded in 1877.
How big is Greif?
Greif has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the 4.3B range.
Is Greif publicly traded?
Publicly traded (NASDAQ: GEF). Public financial figures are drawn from its filings.
What certifications does Greif hold?
Greif lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
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Location & contact
Phone
+1 740-549-6000
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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