Atlantic Poly Blog

Our hearts pour out to victims of natural disasters worldwide.  Today, we focus on the immense suffering of the citizens of Japan.  Sadly, the recent events in Japan serve as a stark reminder of the importance of business “disaster preparedness”.  Obviously, for the Japanese business owners who took the wave head-on, no amount of disaster prep would have made a difference.  However, just beyond the wave perimeter, unprepared business owners are “sunk” because they now lack the ability to protect investments from the elements.

Closer to home, this winter's massive snow crushed protective shelters all across America and exposed business plant, property, equipment, and inventory to the elements.  Those owners who manage a proactive disaster preparation program maintain custom-made Poly Shrouds and Bags to blanket irreplaceable business machinery that don’t respond well to water.   

We never get away from the threat of high winds, tornadoes, hurricanes, fire, and water.  Somewhere today, a business owner in America will be victimized by the unexpected and will soon realize the immense value of his ready stock of Atlantic Poly Polyethylene Roll Stock sitting ready in the warehouse.  

No business can afford to allow disaster prep to be an afterthought.  Atlantic Poly stands ready to both prepare you for the unexpected and to help you sleep better at night for so doing.  

Atlantic Poly can be the source of all your polyethelene needs. We offer a wide variety of products to suit your poly needs. One of the most common are plastic bags.  They are multi-purpose bags made of polyethylene. Plastic bags can be used for varied purposes such as to wrap food, store extra stuff while traveling, and to hoard wet or dirty clothes. They are also ideal as trash bags during journeys. Strength, durability, versatility, and variety are some of the key advantages of Atlantic Poly’s plastic bags.
 
Plastic bags aren’t just used for household purposes they can serve industrial purposes as well. Self-adhesive, resalable drawstring or tote bags are the most commonly used plastic bag. Shrink bags, and durable plastic bags for heavy machinery are all used daily in the industrial areas. Many food items that are available these days come in a wide variety of plastic bags, each suiting a different purpose. Some bags that are used in the vegetable and fruit sections come in rolls that can be easily cut off. These have opening at one end and do not have any sealing attachments.

Plastic bags that need to be vacuum-free are made of more durable plastic and are closed from all sides except for a small opening through which the air is sucked out to create a vacuum inside before sealing it. Many of the bags Atlantic Poly provides are supplied to grocery chains, and when consumers use those bags they become useful bags for other items they own. Contact us today to learn more about our poly products and how you can get your supply of poly goods.

This new technology produces plastic which degrades by a process of OXO-degradation. The technology is based on a very small amount of pro-degradant additive being introduced into the manufacturing process, thereby changing the behavior of the plastic. Degradation begins when the programmed service life is over and the product is no longer required. There is little or no additional cost involved in products made with this technology, which can be made with the same machinery and workforce as conventional plastic products.

The length of time it takes for oxo-biodegradable products to degrade can be ‘programmed’ at the time of manufacture and can be as little as a few months or as much as a few years. They are protected from degradation by special antioxidants until ready for use, and storage-life will be extended if the products are kept in cool, dark conditions.

Unlike PVC, the polymers from which oxo-biodegradable plastics are made do not contain organo-chlorine. Nor do oxo-biodegradable polymers contain PCBs, nor do they emit methane or nitrous oxide even under anaerobic conditions. Only oxo-biodegradable can be economically recycled. Its counter part, hydro-biodegradable is more expensive. Contact us today to learn more about  recycling plastics and be sure to check out our eco-friendly plastic products.

We have people tell us that it is hard to get a complete understanding of what Atlantic Poly does.  This is a common problem (a good problem by the way) for any firm that offers a myriad of custom product offerings.  Therefore, for simplicity sake, when you think “Atlantic Poly”, think “product packaging”.  It is no more complicated than that.  

If you manufacture goods, we package your goods for shipment.  If your property or plant requires protection from the environmental element, we seal, wrap and protect.  We manufacture everything from plastic grocery/shopping bags to “Polyethylene roll off bin liners” and most everything in-between.  

There is an application for Atlantic Poly products in every single consumer market.  However, a number of specialized markets prove to be our biggest draws.  They are:

• The Poly Bag Market
• Specialty Market
• Liner Market
• Film Market
• Shipping Material Market

We offer sixteen total unique product categories with multiple custom product offerings within each category.  For example, our "Polyethylene Bags" product category spans thirteen different product offerings that range from Dry Cleaning Bags to Discount Shrink Film.  Lean about each in detail by visiting our website’s product pages.  

Stretch film and shrink wrap are a commonly used packaging materials used in industries to secure items to a pallet or crate. Industrial film and shrink wrap provide important protection of goods and binds them to a pallet or crate for safe transportation or storage by keeping the items tightly bound and protected from the elements. Most film and shrink wrap is composed of polyethylene and PVC. By wrapping many layers of these materials to an object to be placed on a pallet, they offer secure holding.

The film/wrap can be wrapped automatically or semi-automatically using specialized machinery or it can be wrapped manually. The film is pliable, thin and sticks to itself, so there is no hassle in trying to knot, glue or staple it closed. But because they are used in the industry, the sheets of stretch film and shrink wrap used with machinery are much longer and wider, and depending on the size of the goods to be wrapped, the sometimes require specialized machinery to get it around the object and the pallet. They can be ordered according to the manufacturers/suppliers sizes in mm or yards.

Not only is this material used in the transportation of objects and goods, it is also widely used to protect them in storage facilities such as warehouses. One of the advantages of using stretch film is that it is not a very expensive protective material and can be used on all kinds of materials. It can be used on machinery, chemicals and furniture. We have a wide selection of stretch film for all your business needs, so please feel free to contact us today to learn more about our polyethylene products.

A dumpster liner is a massive garbage bag. Of course, there is much more to dumpster liners, such as several thicknesses, sizes, chemical make-ups, uses, manufacturing techniques, and packaging. Most importantly, there are many different liner requirements, each based on a company's specific needs. Concrete companies, asbestos abatement professionals, environmental service corporations and many more rely on Roll Off Dumpster Liners daily to contain materials which may be harmful to others or our environment. Liners are often purchased in addition to renting a container. From New Hampshire to Kansas to California, environmental laws demand the use of dumpster liners.

As an owner, manager or site superintendent if you ask yourself "do i need roll off dumpster liners?" the answer is most likely yes. Insulation and asbestos abatement professionals are required by law to contain and encapsulate any materials which have been found to be hazardous to the public's health. Concrete companies have been the target of environmental agencies for years. The main concern with regards to concrete is the run-off or intentional pouring of wash out material. Man made disasters such as the gulf coast oil spill and hurricane Katrina make liners a must. There is no American who wants to see a dumpster driving down the highway dripping contaminated liquid. In other cases, many manufacturing facilities produce a daily amount of liquid refuse or semi-solid refuse. Again, these companies depend on liners for daily operation to maintain man-hours spent on clean up.

These liners are manufactured much like a trash-can liner or garbage bag. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is what is commonly referred to as a plastic garbage bag. This resin is used to produce a Roll Off Dumpster Liner. LDPE has a recycle number of 4. One positive is that the majority of these liners used to keep our streets clean are made of recycled resins. We have our standard sizes but feel free to contact us or request a quote for any other size and we'll be happy to help.

A lot of us have had it happen before when you either send or receive an item and the item that is inside it suffers a breakage during delivery. You can often tell in an instant and before you have even opened it that what is inside is broken because you can hear the rattle of the numerous pieces inside. Obviously this is something that you do not want to be happening. The best way to stop this from happening is by making sure that when you send any packages, you ensure that any fragile items are surrounded by adequate cushioning. Bubble wrap is the most effective and used product to protect your goods when shipping.

Since bubble wrap was invented in the late 1950's it has gone on to become a world wide product used on a daily basis. The bubble wrap that we have is available a vary of sizes, with the smallest usually being around 6mm in diameter and the larger ones being more than 25mm diameter. The different sizes are suitable for different needs. Smaller diameter sheets are generally stronger and more resistant to bursting so can provide good protection for more fragile items. On the other hand, the larger diameter sheeting provides a softer cushioning which is perfect for use on larger items that are not as susceptible to breakages.

Whether you are sending items during a move or it is for your commercial business Atlantic Poly has got you covered in helping your product be safe and secure with our bubble wrap.  It is extremely advisable to make sure you pack your goods properly and using bubble wrap to protect items is a very good way of doing so. We have been servicing our customers for over 28 years. Every month, we ship millions of poly bags and other packaging products. So contact us today should you need any polyethylene products or poly packing supplies.

The world-wide demand for plastics continues to skyrocket. The early plastics were non-biodegradable and now rest in landfills for thousands of years to come. Scientists were quick to recognize this environmental threat and matured plastics manufacturing industry into the multi-faceted biodegradable industry that it is today.  Today, two main biodegradable plastics prevail the market:  oxo-biodegradable and hydro-biodegradable.

The two products have similarities.  In both cases degradation begins with a chemical process (oxidation and hydrolysis respectively), followed by a biological process and both types emit CO2 as they degrade.  Both types are compostable.

Hydro-biodegradable is much more expensive than oxo-biodegradable to manufacture. Hydro-biodegradable also emits methane during the decomposition process.  For these and other more technical reasons, only oxo-biodegradable can be economically recycled.

So, if you are environmentally conscious, look to be a consumer of oxo-biodegradable consumer plastics.  Atlantic Poly specializes in producing custom oxo-biodegradable consumer plastics and we will be glad to help you and your company “go green” in a most economical fashion.  

In the world of marketing, packaging of products plays a very important factor in promoting brand recognition. Printed poly bags are among the most popular material used, which allows custom printing of logo and branding for more effective branding strategy. So aside from providing a great packaging material for your products, seeing the printed poly bag will also attract the attention of other people that will hopefully generate interest and awareness. That's definitely an added value any serious entrepreneur wouldn't want to miss.

Of course the popularity of printed poly bags is not only limited to its marketing value. The primary reason why most businesses prefer to use it is because its known durability in providing optimum protection to its contents. The material is waterproof and allows a high degree of protection against dust, dirt and moisture from seeping in. This ensures that your products are maintained in its premium condition from you store to your customer's home.

There is also the fact that it presents a cheaper option for packaging as compared to other types of packaging material. Additionally, its ability to be sealed and re-sealed makes it a practical option for many, especially businessmen who would want their packaging material to be used to maximize its exposure and mileage.

Poly bags can be used to package just about anything. It is flexible enough to conform to any size and shape without compromising its quality. Of course, its ability to be printed on, gives a whole new appeal. Now you can use vibrant colors and designs, and use your brand design to personalize your packaging to effectively give off a more professional look. So if you are looking for cheaper packaging contact us today to find out more about printed poly bags and their many uses and benefits. Be sure to check out our other polyethylene products that we offer as we have a wide assortment of materials to promote and push your business forward.

Packaging has been the need of human kind from early time for storing, transporting, preserve foods, goods and products. With the dramatic innovation of technology, the interaction between people from different areas, different countries increase and demand of trading rises day by day, packaging in a most convenience way is necessary and vital. Plastic bags have been introduced to meet that demand as an excellent solution. But just how are plastic bags are produced?

The 1st process is blowing film or called extruding film. All the materials will be put into extruding machine to make big plastic film roll. In this steps, workers or technicians must control the bag rolls into smooth appearance.

The second step is printing process which is mainly used for shopping bags which many companies could customize the printing image with their logo, brand name, information about products.

And finally there is the cutting and sealing process. The plastic rolls are put into cutting workshop to make it into different shapes and different handles. There are a lot of cutting machines available served for different handles: T-shirt, die cut, soft loop, patch handle, rigid, flat merchandise, etc. For the special kinds such as drawstring plastic handle bags, rigid plastic handle bags, soft loop plastic handle bags, they are usually required some manual steps which can not be implemented by automatic machine. In manual workshop, workers have to sew the handles into the bags, putting the cardboard into gussets (customized to customer's requirement) and punching in the hole.

Feel free to contact us should you have any other questions about plastic bags or polyethylene products in general. Be sure to check out our other wide selection of plastic and poly products ranging from custom printed logo bags to ISO certified bags to shrink film. We have been servicing our customers for over 28 years. Every month, we ship millions of poly bags and other packaging products. We are responsible for packaging goods in the electronic, jewelry, textile, food, dinnerware, hardware, automotive, clothing, commercial goods, shipping materials, office supplies, recycling and many other industries.