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BAG & POUCH MATERIALS

Autobag, bags on a roll, custom poly bags, custom plastic bags, plastic bag packaging materials, polyethylene bags

Automated Packaging Systems is the original manufacturer of genuine Autobag® pre-opened bags-on-a-roll, SidePouch™ bags-in-a-box, and AirPouch™ void-fill air pillows. Since 1962, we have been committed to providing the highest quality polybags with the shortest lead times in the industry.

Our US plastics manufacturing processes are certified to ISO 9001/2000. Bag material uniformity and integrity exceed quality standards established by the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). With multiple manufacturing facilities in the US and Europe, we offer the largest poly bag-on-a-roll bag manufacturing capacity to ensure your supply chain remains constant. We maintain over 100 million bags in stock for a wide range of bag packaging and void-fill applications.

We offer standard and custom poly bags in multiple materials, from basic polyethylene films to high-barrier co-extruded films. Engineered material types include:

  • DuraClear™ linear low-density polyethylene film
  • Low-density polyethylene films
  • High-density polyethylene film
  • Clear polypropylene film
  • Ultraviolet (UV) resistant film
  • Anti-static films
  • Rust-resistant film
  • Mailbag film
  • Medical sterilizable films
  • High-barrier nylon films
  • Co-extruded, multi-layer films
  • Mil Spec films
  • Scratch-resistant film
  • Tarnish-resistant films
We also offer EarthAware™ pre-opened bags and void-fill air pillows. This new family of films includes biodegradable materials, recycled materials, and other environmentally sustainable products. EarthAware is part of our commitment to being more environmentally sensitive in the way we manufacture our products and in the end-products we produce.
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Custom bags can include special printing and conversion options for unique, attractive packaging with a competitive edge. Special bag features include:

  • Line, screen or process printed, one or two sides
  • Edge-to-edge bleed printed plastic bags
  • Up to 10 color process printed bags 
  • Clear, tinted, opaque and combo bags
  • Air relief holes
  • Variety of hanger holes
  • Reclosable zippers
  • Tape bags & resealable flaps
  • Tamper-evident perforations
  • Easy-open perforations
  • Compartment bags

Our in-house graphic arts department will help you design custom bag art for your plastic bag packaging operation. Our expertise in printing on multiple materials ensures your artwork is produced to the highest standards in the flexographic printing industry.

Customers who use system-matched Autobag and SidePouch bags exclusively qualify for the Systems Advantage™ Program , which offers a variety of preferred services and incentives that enhance overall value for their packaging operation.

Autobag, bags-on-a-roll, polyethylene bagsAirPouch, Void-fill air pillows