“Rising towards new heights”
2 nd edition
December 2025
From the Captain’s Basket As we reflect on this past year’s journey, it’s clear that we had to navigate through unexpected storms and encountered head winds — from shifting markets and fluctuating sales volumes to evolving customer expectations and needs to
identify and implement new ways of working. Each challenge tested our resilience, direction and balance, but through teamwork, adaptability and perseverance we’ve managed to hold our balloon steady and continue to rise. Every great flight depends on a strong crew and extensive support where each of you plays a vital role in keeping us moving forward. Whether adjusting to new systems, supporting colleagues or delivering products, services and solutions for our customers, your perseverance, commitment and collaboration have helped us stay the course even in uncertain conditions. This year reminded us that steady progress often comes not from calm skies, but from our ability to work together and navigate challenges and change with confidence. We are learning to read and interpret the changing winds, weather and seasons winds more carefully, communicate more clearly and trust the strength of our team to help lift us up higher. Looking at the horizon, we see opportunity and possibility. With innovation as our compass and teamwork as our glue and lift, we’ll continue to chart new paths, explore new directions and strive to reach even greater heights together. The journey continues — and with our crew, there’s no limit to how high we can go. #TogetherWeKeepRising
Regards,
Joerg Thiels
President
BERICAP, North America
On October 2, 2025, our Burlington, ON, Canada facility achieved 13 Years with No Lost Time Accidents. This is a significant achievement in our industry and for our organization. Our goal remains, ZERO ACCIDENTS, ZERO INJURIES! We must stay focused in keeping each other safe. We encourage all our employees to SEE, SORT and REPORT unsafe conditions and improvement opportunities at BERICAP!
Congratulations to ALL 3 facilities for successfully completing registration audits for ISO14001 (Enviro) and ISO45001 (Safety). Job well done!
A “Crowning” Achievement The first modern bottle cap was invented in 1892 by William Painter. Known as the Crown Cork , it changed packaging forever — and it’s still inspiring designs today!
Billions Take Flight Over 2.7 billion bottle caps are made every single day worldwide. If you lined them up edge to edge, they’d circle the Earth several times!
Engineering in Miniature A single cap can have up to 15 built-in design features — threads, sealing rings, safety bands, and venting systems. Tiny part, huge performance!
At BERICAP, even the smallest details help us rise above the rest!"
1 Year 25 Years Rosimar Santiago (SC) Christopher Scarlett (SC) Damien Ramirez (SC) William Kidwell (SC) Howard Murray (Burl) Ernestino Crisante (Burl) Donna Moyer (SC) Mansi Shah (Burl) Christie Hopkins (Burl) Boris Chiu (Burl) Shaun Delorey (Burl) Harry Le Claire (Burl) Harsh Amin (SC) Anthony Scire (Burl) Vaibhav Kalbhor (Burl) Ahmad Rodaki (Burl) Mohamed Ismail (Burl) Jason Lemons (SC) Gloria Rivera (Burl) Marco Guaiani (Burl) Mary Panayotopoulos Oscar Alvarez (Burl) Cameron Byars (SC) Mathew Kanas (Burl) Mike Calder (Burl) 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 years
Christopher Roach (SC) Mario Ramirez (MX) Charles Charles (SC) Aldo Rodriguez (MX)
Tomica Valentine (SC) Christian Sanchez (SC Andrew Roach (SC) Kameron Knuckles (SC) Dylan Bell (SC) Sydney Evans (Remote) Anny Correnti (Remote) Donna Pearson (SC)
“Your continued service is the foundation of our success—thank you!”
Welcome new hires
SC new hires:
BURL new hires :
Christopher Schmidt – Process Technician
Jakub Brewinski – Maintenance Electrician
Nakima Smith – Technician 1
Orlando Spellman – Material Handler
Justin Switzer – Injection Operator
Ryan Thomas – Injection Operator
Billal Fekiri – Injection Operator
Savannah Vosburgh – Technician 1
Paul Foulkes – Shipping and Receiving Floater
Matthew Waddell – Tooling Technician
Yuvraj Cheema – Injection Operator Trainee
Michael Waldrup – Maintenance Technician
Chris Woutat – Cycle Counter
Tasneem Travadi – QA Auditor
Justin Zelenock – Material Handler
Manpreet Kaur – QA Auditor
Jackson Allison – Maintenance Technician
Damion Byrd – Material Handler
UT New hires:
Randall Calloway – Preventative Maintenance Technician
Diane Williams – Quality Manager, Utah Randall Espinoza – Maintenance Manager, Utah
Haydon Collins – Material Handler
Christine Festa – National Sales Account Manager
Andrews Hernandez – Material Handler
Elijah Hogsed – Material Handler
Walter Lyles – Technician 1
Samon Moeung – Injection Operator
Nicholas Olmstead – Mold Setter
Roberto Porter – Shipper/Receiver
Preston Rice – Shipper/Receiver
SC Promotions:
Justin Mullinax – Vision System
Donald Babb – Production Lead
Rhonda Scruggs – Production Supervisor
Kalee Smith – HR Lead
Christopher O’Neil – Technician 1
Burl Promotions:
Suhail Rodaki – Production Team Leader
Mansi Shah – Quality Specialist
Lisa Courtney – Inventory Analyst
Gloria Riveros – Supply Planner
Christine Karanja – Lead Quality Auditor
Jeffrey DiCecca – Preventative Maintenance Technician
MX Promotions:
Fabiola Suarez- Quality Supervisor
WE CELEBRATE NEW ADDITIONS TO THE BERICAP FAMILY
At BERICAP Mexico, we are delighted to share the joyful news of the arrival of the babies of our colleagues Itzel Reyes from Quality and José Gamez from Production , who are beginning one of life’s most beautiful chapters.
We are proud to see our great family continue to grow, and we celebrate with them this moment filled with love, unity, and hope. On behalf of everyone, we send our warmest congratulations and a heartfelt hug to the proud parents. Welcome to the newest members of the BERICAP Mexico family!
At BERICAP SC, Congratulations to Wayne Price from the Maintenance Department! Wayne’s daughter, Taylor , and her husband, Bradley Barker , recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl. Laura Anne Barker was born on October 3, 2025 , weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz and measuring 20 inches long . This precious arrival marks Wayne and his wife Tonya’s first grandchild — congratulations to the entire family!
Winston Duhaney
Injection Mold Operator
Burlington, Ontario Canada
Winston has been a dedicated member of the BERICAP Canada family for an incredible 37 years . Having joined the company—then known as Twinpak —shortly after arriving in Canada, Bericap has been his one and only professional home here. Before immigrating, Winston gained valuable experience with the Thermoplastics Group of Companies in Jamaica, building the strong technical foundation that continues to serve him and the Burlington team today. His deep expertise in BERICAP’s operations and injection processes remains an invaluable asset. A natural mentor, Winston plays a key role in training and guiding new Injection Operators, generously sharing his knowledge to help shape the next generation of talent. His unwavering reliability and sharp sense of humor make him not only a trusted colleague but also a truly cherished member of our team. Outside of work, Winston leads a vibrant and creative life. He is the proud father of three adult daughters and has pursued his passions as a soccer coach, filmmaker, journalist, songwriter, and music producer .
A Small Act of Kindness – Supporting Those Without a Voice (by: Rosimar Santiago, Warehouse Manager- Cowpens, SC)
Recently, two young dogs were left abandoned at our facility. Thanks to the compassion and quick action of our team, they found loving forever homes in just a few days! This heartwarming moment is a reminder that our values go beyond the workplace—we believe in kindness, responsibility, and community. A big thank you to everyone who helped give these pups a safe and loving start, and special thanks to Dominic and Randy for opening your hearts and homes to them. Moments like these truly make a difference!
On September 5 th , 2025 , employees from our Burlington facility participated in a Coastal Cleaning Event. Thank you to all our employees who participated and helped keep our coast clean!
ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEERING
On August 16th, 2025, our BERICAP MÉXICO plant enthusiastically carried out a reforestation day at the “Parque de la Hoja” Protected Natural Area, reaffirming our commitment to environmental care and sustainability. This activity not only aimed at restoring and improving local ecosystems but also encouraged collaboration, teamwork, and the active participation of our employees and their families, who joyfully joined in to plant trees, share knowledge, and enjoy a day full of fellowship, laughter, and environmental awareness. Thanks to our collective effort, we contributed to biodiversity conservation, carbon capture, and environmental education, strengthening the bonds that unite us as a community and reminding us that every action counts in building a greener, more sustainable future.
BERICAP goes Pink for the cause….
In the sky …
Tibits
Cowpens, SC employees
“ Six Voices, One Mission. Meet the faces of the North American Customer Service team ”! Our mission: We are committed to provide exceptional service through patience, empathy, and clear communication – especially when challenges are complex. We stay calm under pressure, work collaboratively across teams, and focus on solutions that support both our customers and the business. Even in difficult conversations, we remain respectful, professional and are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes. By building strong relationships we aim to create a positive experience for every customer – every time.
Our story:
In the air……. Highlights from this quarter.
News from your FOOD Category Our longtime customer, Fairlife Foods, is now recognized as the #1 milk brand on the market and the #2 fastest-growing company in the Non-Alcoholic Ready-To-Drink category. They’ve carved out a strong presence on store shelves with their ultra-filtered milk and offer a popular line of ready-to-drink protein shakes under the Core Power brand, tailored specifically for fitness enthusiasts.
Since Fairlife was founded, we’ve proudly served as their #1 closure supplier. Over the past five years, our volume with them has more than tripled. We’re excited to share that this strong growth is set to continue: Bericap has been selected as the closure supplier for Fairlife’s new facility in Webster, NY. This state-of-the-art, 700,000 square foot (65,000 square meter) plant is double the size of their two existing facilities and will feature four high-speed aseptic filling lines. Line trials are scheduled to begin in October and will continue through 2026, with all four lines expected to be fully operational by then. The plant’s ramp-up will extend through 2027, resulting in a projected 30% increase in our volume by 2028.
Fairlife anticipates exponential growth ahead, with a forecast to triple their current sales by 2035. We’re proud to support their journey and celebrate our role as their most trusted closure supplier!
News from your Industrial Category
Bericap has partnered with Ecolab to bring our new Anti-Glug pour spout to market — featured on Ecolab’s Scientific Clean High Traffic Floor Finish, and more products to come, now available at Home Depot.
This collaboration showcases how our innovative closure technology delivers smoother, cleaner pouring with less spilling and more control. It’s another great example of how Bericap’s design expertise helps leading brands like Ecolab enhance user experience and sustainability.
We’re proud of this milestone and look forward to seeing our Anti-Glug solution making a difference on store shelves and in the hands of customers!
This September, Fernando Carrillo and Josh Woods joined their BERICAP peers from around the globe to participate in Drinktec 2025 in Munich Germany. Almost 60,000 people attended the show dedicated to the beverage industry which occurs every 3 years. This show provided an amazing opportunity for BERICAP team members internally to discuss global strategy, as well as meet with key stakeholders from customers, suppliers and OEM partners. While discussion topics ranged from innovation, to sustainability, and automation plans for the future, we were fortunate to discuss our growth strategy in NA with global leaders who have or are planning to award us new volume such as Fairlife, Pepsi, and Coke. Other meetings included customers like Blue Waters that we are targeting for future volume growth, and suppliers like Nova Chemicals to try to protect against future tariff threats in Canada. Overall, the show was a success for both Bericap in NA as well as for the global team. As BERICAP continues to grow globally, events such as this provide a chance for the organization to connect and showcase its talent and new innovative technology to the market.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 — A Milestone for BERICAP
At the end of September, we participated in the 30th-anniversary edition of PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, a flagship event that brought together more than 2,300 exhibitors showcasing the latest in packaging and processing technologies. For packaging professionals, this show is the ultimate industry immersion, combining equipment, materials, services, networking, and education under one roof. Our BERICAP commercial teams from Canada, Germany, Mexico, and the USA had a strong presence throughout the event. Over the three days, we engaged with more than 100 existing and potential customers, gaining valuable insights into current market priorities.
The key themes that resonated most strongly were:
Sustainability: lighter closures, recycled content, and mono-material designs.
Automation: seamless integration of closure design with processing lines and downstream packaging. Material Innovations: new plastic solutions tailored to evolve regulatory requirements and brand needs. With the high level of booth traffic and meaningful discussions, it’s clear that BERICAP is increasingly recognized as a strong player in the North American closure market. The event provided direct access to decision-makers across multiple verticals, including food & beverage, personal care, and pharmaceuticals this creating valuable leads for the next months. Our alignment with the key industry trends positions us well to convert this interest into tangible business opportunities. Moving forward, we will build on this momentum by strengthening our North America-specific messaging reinforcing that BERICAP is not only a global leader but also a locally committed and service-oriented partner. The 2025 edition of PACK EXPO was a true success for BERICAP delivering visibility, connections, and a clear sense of where the industry is headed and how we’re poised to grow with it.
Let’s keep the momentum going!
Updates…
North American Leadership Title Alignment
In July, we made the decision to make changes to our Leadership Team titles, to support our ongoing North American strategy, this update will help ensure consistency , strengthen our customer interactions , and reflect the structure of our North American Leadership Team .
These changes are designed to:
• Improve clarity leadership levels, and organizational structure • Enhance internal and external communication • Strengthen customer-facing interactions • Ensure greater alignment with the North American market
This is a title and leadership level alignment only . It does not change job responsibilities, compensation, or reporting structures.
We are pleased to share that BERICAP is opening a new site in North America. This expansion will increase our production capacity, enhance regional support, and open new opportunities for our teams.
Hello from BERICAP Utah! The energy here has been incredible, and the hard work from teams across the global BERICAP network is truly paying off. Thanks to the combined effort of so many talented people, the Utah Project is moving full speed ahead and we’re excited to share that we remain on track to begin production in November as planned. A huge thank-you to everyone involved in making this happen. We were able to land, assemble, and install the machine in record time. That would not have been possible without the dedication and coordination of numerous teams. A special shoutout to our colleagues in South Carolina, who put in tremendous effort disassembling the downstream equipment and mold, completing PMs, and handling all necessary repairs before shipping the equipment. Thanks to the prep work completed in SC and to the team members who traveled out to Utah, we were able to get the downstream installed, running, and setting the UT team up for success starting day one. The photo you see represents only a small fraction of the people who have contributed to bringing this project to life. Every hand involved across the BERICAP Global network has made a difference. Thank you again to all who have supported the Utah Project. Your teamwork and dedication are building something great here!
Updated core values
At BERICAP , our culture is shaped by the values we live every day—on the production floor, in our offices, and across every site in North America. These values guide our decisions, strengthen our teamwork, and reflect who we are as an organization. Today, we are proud to reaffirm and highlight the Core Values that define how we work together and serve our customers: We Listen. Our mission begins with listening. By understanding our customers’ needs, we help them deliver secure, reliable, and sustainable products. We work side-by-side to reduce technical and economic risks, ensuring every closure solution is integrated seamlessly. Listening builds trust. Partnership builds integrity. Delivery builds dependability. We Listen. We Partner. We Deliver. People First—Always. Safety and respect define our culture. Across all our manufacturing facilities, we recognize that our people are our greatest strength. By protecting health and well-being, fostering teamwork, and honoring diverse perspectives, we create an environment where integrity thrives, collaboration flourishes, and innovation is encouraged. Safety and respect are the foundation of how we care for our people and how we succeed together. We Solve. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. We design, develop, and manufacture world-class plastic closures that deliver safety, reliability, and enhanced user experience. By combining inventive design, sustainability, and dependable quality, we deliver solutions that open new possibilities for our customers and communities. We create closures that open possibilities. We Accompany. We are more than a supplier— We are locally present, globally connected . Through strategic alliances and strong technical expertise, we bring innovation, reliability, integrity, safety, and respect to every collaboration. Our global presence ensures customers benefit from a partnership they can trust, with solutions that stand the test of time and empowering business together.
We are excited to share some important updates from the HR department, including new policies, upcoming initiatives, and opportunities for employee engagement.
What’s New in HR? (We are currently working on these and much more!): • Job Descriptions- we are revising/updating current Job Descriptions. (In process) • BERICAP North America University- Rebranding (In process) Launch coming soon! • Training Plans/Tasks lists (In process) • Social media presence: We have established our presence on LinkedIn, currently we have over 500+ followers! Don’t forget to follow, like and share our posts, anyone
wanting to submit content please reach out to Anny Correnti. • Our very own branded page for North America. (In Process).
Looking Ahead:
Exciting initiatives are on the horizon, we are working on enhancing our training, taking our employee engagement experience to new heights. We are also working on automating our HR process, this will ensure we are more efficient.
On behalf of the entire Human Resources team, we appreciate being a Business Partner and being part of the BERICAP team, we appreciate all our BERICAP employees across North America.
Talent Review – Strengthening Our Future
In September our Leadership team met in Ann Arbor as part of our commitment to developing talent and supporting career progression and reinforcing our Talent Strategy. We successfully completed our annual Talent Review for 2025.
Our focus continues to be: • Developing high-potential employees • Supporting career growth and internal mobility • Strengthening succession planning • Ensuring we have the right talent in place to support future business needs.
Lots of meaningful and impactful discussions, but since we also like to have a little fun, we had a caricature artist draw our portraits. We can all agree they were spot on!
Letter from the Editor
Hello Team,
As we wrap up this quarter’s edition of our BERICAP Employee Newsletter, I want to thank you for taking the time to stay informed, engaged, and connected to the great work happening across our North American sites. In this issue, we celebrated key milestones—from our new Utah site opening to industry updates, Talent Review insights, our core values in action, and more. Each story reflects the dedication, teamwork, and innovation that continue to drive BERICAP forward. I encourage you to carry that same spirit into the months ahead. Celebrate one another’s achievements, stay curious, and keep living the values that make BERICAP a strong and unified team. As always, your feedback and story ideas help shape future editions, so please continue to share them with us.
Thank you for all that you do. Let’s continue working together with purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
Warm regards,
Anny Correnti
VP of HR
Editor, BERICAP Employee Newsletter
www.Bericap.com
Next publication date: March 2026
Please submit your content to: Anny.Correnti@bericap.com
Submission deadline: February 20, 2026
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