Kerr Group

Kerr Group was a U.S.-based packaging manufacturer focused on specialty plastic closures, prescription packaging components, and related containers used in pharmaceutical, healthcare, food, and beverage markets. The company was particularly known for child-resistant and tamper-evident closure technologies and for working with pharmaceutical customers on packaging designs that supported regulatory and FDA-related requirements. Historically, Kerr evolved from a glass container business into a broader plastics and packaging company serving both healthcare and consumer end markets. It was acquired by Calera Capital in August 1997 and was later sold to Ball Corporation, so it is best characterized as a commercial packaging business rather than a drug developer or biotech company.