Since 1925, the Monte family has been dedicated to manufacturing and supplying the finest produce containers available. In 2014, the Monte Package Company donated 22 basket making machines that were made by two Twin City companies—St. Joe Iron Works and Saranac Machine Co.—to the North Berrien Historical Museum. This machinery collection became a permanent exhibit at the Museum in 2017.

On Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 p.m., a pre-recorded presentation by Sam Monte of the Monte Package Company will become available on the North Berrien Historical Museum's Facebook page. During his presentation, Sam will discuss the machinery collection and detail several local businesses that helped make Southwest Michigan into one of the major fruit and vegetable producers in the country.

Please contact peter@northberrienhistory.org with any questions.