Oct 26, 2005. /Lesprom Network/. TimBar Packaging and Display announces its acquisition of Berry Packaging, Inc. located in Tampa, Florida. “We are excited about the acquisition of Berry Packaging. It will complement our Miami facility and allow us to expand our market share in Florida”, stated Matt Heleva, president and CEO of TimBar. He added, “Berry Packaging has an excellent reputation for being a quality corrugated producer. This acquisition will allow us to further support them with additional capital investment and a continuous supply of sheets”. “TimBar is a strong company with 50 years experience in corrugated packaging. We look forward to what their expertise will bring to this facility and the marketplace”, said Randy Johnson general manager/vice president for Berry Packaging. He further stated, “In the 18 years since we started Berry Packaging, we have grown into a major independent corrugated box manufacturer with unique, state of the art equipment. Now, with the support of TimBar and the opportunities that come with a large established company, we are excited about the added capabilities we will have to offer our customers.” TimBar Packaging and Display has corrugator plants in Miami, Florida and New Oxford, Pennsylvania in addition to four sheets plants, three fulfillment centers and a retail packaging and point-of-purchase division. TimBar is celebrating its 50th year in business this year and is one of the largest independent corrugated packaging manufacturers in the United States.