Culture Book - 2022 by Berlin Packaging

OUR ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE ® CULTURE

WHAT’S YOUR PASSION?

Passion is about desire, hunger, and instinct. It’s about emotion.

We have a passion about building a winning team – hiring, training, engaging, and rewarding a special group of people. We love working with our colleagues to accomplish amazing things for our customers, our suppliers, and ourselves.

Our team is strong and embraces every day with a true spirit of excellence. This book tries to capture this team spirit. Read on to see:

WHY

we exist

WHO

we are

HOW

we work

WHAT

we’ve accomplished

WHERE

we’re going

If you’re energized by what you see, we’re the company for you.

Once upon a time, our industry had factories churning out packages, distributors breaking bulk, and customers making compromises...

WE CHANGED EVERYTHING. AND THEN

WHY we exist

INVENTING THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL ERA

Successful companies CONNECT EMOTIONALLY WITH ALL THEIR STAKEHOLDERS. Customers • Suppliers • Influencers • Employees FREEDOM

JUST DO IT

SUSTAIN HEALTH

MAKING MAGIC MEMORIES

THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE

Berlin Packaging helps people and companies become GREATER, FASTER.

“To hell with circumstances; I create opportunities.”

- Bruce Lee

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

- Mahatma Gandhi

see the world through

We are for people who

“Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion.”

- Michael Jordan

We are for people who

We are for people who Teach Others

“Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow’s reality”

- Malala

We are for people who

“The only limit is the one you set yourself.”

World

- Felix Baumgartner

Record Holder Stratospheric Skydiver

DOMINATE THE COMPETITION

“I always believe I can beat the best, achieve the best. I always see myself in the top position”

We are for people who

- Serena Williams

“Do or do not. There is no try.”

- Yoda

We are for people who

E MBRACE CHANGE

“I have a dream.”

- Martin Luther King Jr.

We are for people who

Ultimately, WE INCREASE OUR CUSTOMERS’ BOTTOM LINES

through packaging products and services.

PACKAGING IS THE CURRENCY WE USE.

WHO we are

WE’RE PROUD OF MANY THINGS.

WE LOOK AT A CANDIDATE’S SKILLS.

BUT WE HIRE BASED ON THEIR TRAITS.

Smart Creative

Savvy

Energetic

Disciplined

Confident

Kaleidoscopic thinker

Integrative learner

Customer minded

Tenacious

Results oriented

Problem solver

WE BELIEVE ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

We demonstrate more passion and effort, creatively so and consistently so, compared to our competitors.

We go above and beyond in the pursuit of thrill for our customers and success for Berlin.

THE WORLD IS OUR OYSTER.

WE ARE A JUGGERNAUT.

a huge, powerful, and overwhelming force or institution.

HOW we work

WE ENGAGE OUR TEAM WITH A SET OF MUTUAL OBLIGATIONS.

“Berlin Packaging has developed a culture that recognizes the value of people and of aligning management processes with the business strategy.”

BERLIN OWES EMPLOYEE

Leadership

Coaching & Training

Chance to Grow

Collegiality

Job Security Rewards

EMPLOYEE OWES BERLIN

Strong Work Ethic

Productivity

Innovation

Teamwork

Loyalty

Profitability

LEADERSHIP

THE COMPANY

Operates with integrity; is trustworthy; sets the example. Communicates a clear vision.

Persists in the face of challenges.

Keeps the team updated on progress and performance. Inspires all to give maximum effort; is passionate.

STRONG WORK ETHIC

THE EMPLOYEE

Is available when needed for important priorities. Is fully engaged in the business; takes ownership and initiative. Is willing to do what is in the best interest of the workgroup; is flexible. Does what is expected to the best of their ability; applies their full capability. Lives the Anything is Possible mindset.

COACHING & TRAINING THE

COMPANY

Gives relevant, direct, detailed feedback in a timely fashion.

Suggests ways for people to perform better; helps people be the best they can be. Explains all the training available inside and outside Berlin. Sets a training plan for each employee.

Ensures each person has the necessary tools to do their job right.

PRODUCTIVITY

THE EMPLOYEE

Works on the most impactful activities; captures results.

Does the job right the first time; consistently performs quality work.

Looks for continuous improvements; works smart.

Effectively manages time and is organized; meets deadlines.

Thinks about the overall goal and how each step fits in.

CHANCE TO GROW THE COMPANY

Sets clear expectations for people to succeed in their current roles.

Shows interest in helping people understand new growth avenues. Listens carefully to individual interests.

Provides opportunities to contribute in new ways; offers career growth. Encourages and challenges people to pursue new endeavors.

INNOVATION THE EMPLOYEE

Listens to and learns from the market, the customer, and other experts.

Questions the status quo in a positive manner; thinks outside the box. Comes to work with new ideas; proactively develops new creative solutions.

Offers constructive feedback and solutions.

Implements change; takes smart risks.

COLLEGIALITY

THE COMPANY

Helps promote engagement and a sense of team.

Is a positive, supportive voice in the workplace; is approachable. Creates a sense of belonging; ensures shared goals and accountabilities.

Encourages participation and accepts well-intentioned mistakes. Creates a safe environment.

TEAMWORK

THE EMPLOYEE

Coordinates efforts for best efficiency; rows in the same direction. Pitches in whenever needed.

Gives and shares ideas and credit for the betterment of the team.

Helps promote accountability with one another.

Collaborates with team members.

JOB SECURITY

THE COMPANY

Appreciates the value of long-term employees.

Wants to retain intellectual assets such as wisdom and experience. Provides opportunities for success and security by investing for growth. Helps each employee link their behaviors to the financial statements. Shares problems and concerns in an honest, transparent fashion.

LOYALTY THE EMPLOYEE

Focuses energy on the objectives of the team.

Fosters a culture of optimism.

Is upfront with people; doesn’t talk behind backs.

Confronts “artificial harmony” to pursue real discussions.

Is dedicated to Berlin’s values and Berlin’s mission.

REWARDS

THE COMPANY

Explains components and drivers of rewards. Ensures compensation is fairly aligned to the market and personal contributions. Provides public recognition for jobs well done; celebrates successes. Offers on-the-spot rewards for extra effort and above-and-beyond performance. Communicates progress towards rewards.

PROFITABILITY

THE EMPLOYEE

Performs job functions with the bottom line in mind.

Identifies and practices ways to increase sales.

Identifies and practices ways to decrease expenses.

Identifies and practices ways to better utilize tools and assets.

Endeavors to create customer thrill.

OUR EMPLOYEES ARE ROWING IN UNISON.

Every year we ask our employees

“HOW LIKELY ARE YOU TORECOMMEND WORKING AT BERLIN TO A WELL-QUALIFIED FRIEND.”

An employee is “HIGHLY ENGAGED” if their likelihood to recommend is a 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.

Our team is 2 1/2 TIMES MORE HIGHLY ENGAGED than what Gallup reports for the average American workplace.

ENERGAGE TOP WORKPLACES IN 2022 AWARD

WHAT we’ve accomplished

WE CREATED A NEW-TO-WORLD

BUSINESS MODEL

THAT IS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR OUR CUSTOMERS.

SERVICES & SPECIALTY OFFERINGS DISTRIBUTION MANUFACTURING

Large scale & broad scope delivers low cost and flexibility.

Vast, capable network makes us reliable and close to our customers.

Compelling suite of services addresses customer needs and unlocks profit.

AS A HYBRID PACKAGING SUPPLIER® , WE ARE BEST OF BREED.

WE SET OUR CLOCKS AROUND PROCESS EXCELLENCE.

Oracle enterprise system.

ISO Certified since 2004. Dedicated Quality team that advocates for the customer. Focused on speed and precision.

WE THRILL OUR CUSTOMERS WITH WORLD-CLASS SERVICE AND RESULTS.

Top customer engagement scores in all of packaging. Over $240 million of profit our customers have earned over the last three years as a unique benefit of working with us.

WE HAVE GLOBAL REACH AND LOCAL CONNECTIONSTHE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

150+ locations on four continents

8 design & innovation centers around the world

Access to 50,000+ packaging components

Americas EMEA APAC

WE HAVE GROWN YEAR AFTER YEAR.

INVEST TO GET STRONGER.

$3.1B 2023

WHERE we’re going

WE CARE ABOUT PEOPLE, THE PLANET, AND THE PERFECT PACKAGE

We demand integrity and fairness of ourselves and our business partners

We unpack our customers’ sustainability potential with tailor-made, high quality solutions

We partner with suppliers and customers to reduce emissions throughout our value chain

WE ARE OFTEN PLEASED, NEVER SATISFIED.

WE ARE FORWARD LOOKING AND ADAPTABLE.

“It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself.”