Dutch company Van Leer produced packaging materials in Australia’s capital cities

Pierre van der Eng

Dutch company Van Leer produced packaging materials in Australia’s capital cities

Pierre van der Eng

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Van Leer was a Dutch company producing metal and later also plastic drums and pails for packaging and storage. In 1961 it became Australia's premier producer of pails and drums for 40 years, with production and distribution facilities in Australia's capital cities. These were acquired by American firm Greif in 2001.

Original language	English
Type	Text
Publisher	Dutch Australian Cultural Centre
Publication status	Published - 17 Apr 2024

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Global Enterprise in Australia: International Business Down Under since Federation
Ville, S., van der Eng, P., Sammartino, A., Merrett, D. & Keneley, M., 10 Jun 2026, Taylor and Francis - Balkema. 234 p.
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Dutch company Van Leer produced packaging materials in Australia’s capital cities

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Global Enterprise in Australia: International Business Down Under since Federation

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