Exhibit 23(a)

               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated December 12, 2001 (except Note 16, as to which the date
is July 31, 2002), in the Registration Statement and related Prospectus of Greif
Bros. Corporation, for the registration of its 8 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes
due 2012.

                                                  /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Columbus, Ohio
September 24, 2002