In May 1999, Royal Packaging Industries Van Leer N.V was acquired by rival Huhtamäki.
Working in post World War I, Bernard started a small factory outside of Amsterdam.
Van Leer Packaging then expanded into the industrial packaging field and received its first breakthrough in 1925 for a large steel drum order from the Shell Oil Company.
[2] By 1997 it is reported to have generated over $4.75 billion and post steady profit growth.
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