- Agricultural Film
- Bottles
- Building Products
- Catering Products
- Closures
- Containers
- Corrosion Protection
- Custom Films
- Cutlery & Meal Kits
- Drink Cups
- FIBC
- Flexible Packaging
- Food Film and Packaging
- Home & Party
- Institutional Can Liners
- Lids
- Medical Films
- Overcaps
- Personal Care Film
- Prescription
- Sheeting / Drop Cloths
- Stretch Film
- Grocery & Cutterbox Film
- Tapes
- Trash Bags
- Tubes
FIBCBerry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division FIBC Division produces an extensive line of Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) to meet both large and small volume requirements. Our bags are manufactured from FDA approved materials in a durable woven polypropylene construction with custom features designed to meet every application. Our stringent design and testing program combine with strict quality control methods to ensure the highest possible quality FIBC available.
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- Why Berry Plastics FIBC?
The history of Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division FIBC and its predecessors spans over 30 years in the FIBC industry. In our early days as Marino Technologies, some of the most creative, solution-oriented FIBC design innovations were introduced to the industry - many of which are still in use today. Through the years, additional well-respected FIBC brands were added to our portfolio: Rafypak, Walpole Bag, and Atlas Bag. Collectively known as Ludlow and then Covalence FIBC, our status was established as one of the leading FIBC marketing and manufacturing companies in North America.
Today, as Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division FIBC, our leadership position has been further strengthened in the FIBC marketplace with our manufacturing capabilities, industry experience, technology expertise, sales coverage, and customer service excellence.
Why FIBC?
Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers provide the critical advantage of efficiently and economically handling dry bulk, granular, or semi-wet products in an ever-changing global economy.
- Custom designed to accommodate unique material, plant, and distribution systems
- Integral corner lift loops eliminate the need for pallets for many operations
- Average 2,000 to 4,000 lbs certified with a 5:1 safety factor (SWL) per FIBC
- FIBCs fold down flat to minimize storage space required
- Wide range of filling, discharging and handling, labeling and printing options
- Specialized designs to improve stacking and storing stability
Why Berry Plastics FIBC?
- Leading North American FIBC manufacturer with more than 30 years of manufacturing, sales, and customer service experience in the FIBC industry
- Nationwide sales and product specialists available for on-site review of FIBC designs and applications - or to assist in bag redesign and cost-out opportunities
- In-house design and testing capabilities to meet all UN test requirements
- North American manufacturing with consistent quality, workmanship, and flexible turnaround times
- Additional global sourcing capabilities with thoroughly audited and qualified import partners
- Vertically integrated, including internal production of woven polypropylene fabric
- National stocking and warehouse network to meet your JIT requirements
- Wholly-owned ISO 9001:2008 flexible polypropylene container manufacturing facility
Whatever your FIBC needs – Berry Plastics FIBC has the solution
- FIBC Design
At Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division FIBC, our bags are manufactured from FDA-approved materials that have passed rigid testing and inspection. We continually test new bag designs, new production techniques, and update quality control methods to ensure that our bags are of the highest quality possible. Our plant is ISO 9001:2008 certified for flexible polypropylene container manufacturing and adheres to Good Manufacturing Practices Guidelines.
Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division FIBC provides UN Testing and Certification for products falling under the Hazardous Materials category for oxidizers and corrosives.
Dust-tainer™
Environmentally responsible Dust-tainer™ bags feature a one of a kind zipper design that minizes waste dust emission.
AgriBags™
Economical and practical bags designed for agriculture. Available as a standard bag or designed to your specifications.
Bag Refurbishing
Berry Plastics' bag refurbishing is an economical and environmentally friendly program that will extend the life of your FIBCs.
Woven Polypropylene Fabric
Woven polypropylene fabric is fully customizable by fabric type, coating, UV protection, and color. Webbing can also be customized by weight, tensile strength, elongation, and color.
- Member FIBCA
Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division FIBC is an active member of the Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (FIBCA). This professional organization represents manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. It guides and informs its worldwide membership of industry developments and changes. The association makes recommendations on minimum performance standards and documents and informs its membership of regulations affecting the industry on an ongoing basis. This is an invaluable connection in the servicing of our customers for their complete FIBC requirements.
- Global Presence
North America
- Headquarters
- Customer Service
- Operations
- Wholly-Owned Manufacturing
- Warehousing/Distribution
Asia
- Manufacturing through Partnerships
- Berry Plastics FIBC Expert Representative
- Manufacturing Capabilities
FIBC Manufacturing Capabilities
Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division FIBC wholly owns and operates a state-of-the-art FIBC manufacturing facility in Atlacomulco, Mexico. Our plant is ISO 9001:2008 certified for flexible polypropylene container manufacturing, produces FIBCs of the highest quality, and includes a full compliment of equipment for FIBC certification and research and development.
Fabric Manufacturing Capabilities
In addition to FIBC manufacturing, the Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division FIBC facility in Atlacomulco, Mexico is a world-class producer of woven polypropylene fabric. We produce circular and flat woven polypropylene fabrics and webbing for use in our own FIBC manufacturing facilities, as well as for sale in the marketplace. At full capacity with 65 flat and 11 circular looms, we can produce 26,500 kilos of fabric per day and 3,500 kilos per day of webbing.
- Materials
Combining the latest technology with cost saving durability, Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division FIBC can provide all your fabric or liner requirements. All fabrics and liners are produced from FDA approved materials.
Fabric Types
Weights: 1.6 oz. to 10.0 oz. (flat) and 5.0 to 6.5 oz. (circular)
Type B: Low static control
Type C: Anti-static, conductive, grounding required
Type D: Static-dissipative (no grounding required), including CROHMIQ®
CROHMIQ® fabric is a patented, woven polypropylene static protective Type D fabric used in the manufacture of ungrounded bulk bags (FIBCs) for use in flammable gas, vapor, and dust atmospheres. FIBCs constructed of CROHMIQ® fabric provide static protection by dissipating the static charge build-up on the FIBC and by limiting the energy of discharges to prevent an ignition of the flammable environment.Fabric Options
Coated or Uncoated: Coated for moisture or sifting protection. Uncoated for breathability. Customized for use.
UV Protection: Available for all fabrics, especially if used temporarily in outdoor environments
Fabric Testing: In-house testing for dynamic parameters, such as tensile strength, elongation, and UV to ensure consistant fabric quality
Fabric Colors: Customized concentrates for large runs
Liner Options
LDPE 2mil to 6mil gusseted (attached or unattached to bag)
LDPE 2mil-8mil and co-extruded formed (attached or unattached to bag)
Anti-static and no-slip styles
Custom barrier stylesCROHMIQ™ is a trademark of Texene LLC - Performance Testing
Berry Plastics Tapes and Coatings Division FIBC adheres to all established performance standards for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC) as recommended by the Chemical Packaging Committee of of the International Organization for Packaging Professionals (IOPP), in conjunction with the Materials Transportation Bureau of the US Department of Transportation and the Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (FIBCA). FIBCs are also known by generic names including bulk bags and semi-bulk containers.
FIBCs must pass all performance tests with no loss of content, breakage, tears, safety concerns, or handling complications. Below in an abbreviated form are the performance tests with which every FIBC should comply:
Drop Test – FIBC is dropped free-fall onto a concrete floor striking squarely on its base. Drop height is 2 ft 6 in for non-hazardous materials; 4 ft for hazardous materials.
Topple Test – FIBC is stacked atop another unit and toppled in free-fall onto a concrete floor. Drop height is 3 ft for non-hazardous materials; 4 ft for hazardous materials.
Righting Test – FIBC lying on its side must be lifted to an upright position clear off the floor using a choker sling. For non-hazardous materials, FIBC is to be lifted by two adjacent slings or one sleeve; for hazardous materials, by one sling or sleeve.
Filling and Discharge Test – FIBC is filled and discharged to ensure safe and smooth operations per manufacturer’s design.
Handling Test – Using standard forklift tine, operator must safely and smoothly lift, stack and transport filled FIBC.
Safe Working Load Tests – Cyclical compression tests are performed on filled FIBC to determine the highest weight capacity certified based on a 5:1 safety factor(swl) for non-hazardous and 6:1 safety factor(swl). FIBC must exhibit no destruction up to 5 or 6 times the weight being carried, based on non-hazardous or hazardous classification of product packaged.
- Sales and Service
National Sales Manager
Carol Chomas
(561) 432-7120
CarolChomas@berryplastics.comSales Territories
Northeast US & Canada
Mike Jones
(440) 670-4291
MikeJones@berryplastics.comMidwest & Western US
Steve Pfeiffer
(630) 235-0226
StevePfeiffer@berryplastics.comSoutheast
Customer Service Center, Miami Office
(800) 291-0192
(305) 702-5029
SandraHernandez@berryplastics.comMexico, Central & South America
Mexico Customer Service
011-52-712-12-29000
Rolando Torres
011-52-155-5452-4202
RolandoTorres@berryplastics.com