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Atlantic Poly Recycles Business' Waste And Cuts Business Operations Costs

Darren Kincaid - Thursday, December 30, 2010

Atlantic Poly would like to remind everyone that our Envirotech Recycling Division is ready, able, and eager to help reduce your business' harmful environmental footprint.  We will do this while simultaneously improving your company's bottom line. 

Below is a subset list of the material products that we manufacture AND recycle.  If your company disposes any of the below materials, we have the capability to remove this material from your company's waste stream and turn that would-be waste into usable American-made products.  We collect and recycle:

Of course, if you purchase any of the above materials for your business operations, we welcome the opportunity to demonstrate the ability to increase quality while decreasing your overall material cost.  Contact us today to learn exactly how.


Polyethylene Shield Protection

Darren Kincaid - Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Ever wondered what the clear plastic wrapping in houses that people use? Well its polyethylene shield that protects the material under it from being ripped torn or damaged. And being in the poly business this is one of our high quality items that we offer. We offer our “pro shields” for any type of flooring such as:

The carpet shield. This is a clear, self-adhering protective film for all types of carpeting. It is a highly resistant material and wont tear or puncture.  There is a regular or reverse wound for ease of application. And the recommended application time is 45 days.

If you don’t have carpet flooring then our hardwood floor shield is for you. Again it is a self-adhering protective film for hard surfaces, such as, tile, vinyl, VCT, laminates, marble, granite and factory finished hardwood. It is a multi-purpose product that can be used to prevent damage to tubs and counter tops. This type of film is ideal for use during construction, remodeling, painting, etc. Again like the carpet shield this application time is 45 days. Plenty of time to get those projects out of the way.

Finally we have the pro shield, this film cover provides the ultimate protection for all of your flooring needs and not only that but this film cover is reusable. The top side absorbs up to 10 times its own weight in moisture and the bottom is slip resistant and water proof. The film is lightweight so it rolls easy for a simple installation and is easy to carry. This material is very flexible and can be cut to fit any space and works well on either side. Since this is a reusable film you can re roll it up after use and if it gets dirty it is easily cleaned with a broom, hose or vacuum. Contact us today if you have any questions about  polyethylene type products.

Protect your items with bubble wrap

Darren Kincaid - Friday, December 10, 2010

Now is the season to be sending presents to loved ones for the holidays and if you have taken the time to go out and buy a present for someone then you want them to get it in the condition it is intended to be in. When you have put the thought and effort into buying them a present you should do the same when wrapping it. You need to make sure the gifts are protected and bubble wrap can come in extremely useful when wrapping presents that are fragile and could break with a slight bump or if the package is dropped. Clearly, the worst thing that could happen is that the person opening the present does so and then finds that what you have bought them has been damaged or even completely broken. You should therefore make sure that you take a bit of time when wrapping to prevent this from happening.

Obviously, the amount of cushioning you give when packaging your gifts is going to depend on two main things, how it is getting to the person it is intended for and most importantly the item itself. if you are sending your gift via a courier or through the Post Office then you are going to have to put a lot more padding on your fragile items. This is due to the fact that it will be getting handled a number of times and the people who come into contact with it will not necessarily know to be more careful with your package. Using our bubble wrap to send your gifts this year is a smart choice and will arrive to their destination in the same condition you wrapped them in.

When it comes to the actual item that you are wrapping then a bit of common sense should be applied. By adding a couple of layers of bubble wrap in and around your gift, you can prevent breakages occurring from all but the most major of impacts. Contact us today should you need the use of our bubble wrap or any other poly items.


Custom Size Poly Bags

Darren Kincaid - Thursday, December 09, 2010
If you need a custom size or custom printed plastic bags, you have come to the right place! We can customize any of our poly products to your exact specifications and sizes.  We are specialists in poly bags - plastic bags- poly plastic bags - box liners - drum liners - trash can liners - garbage bags - reclosable ziplock bags - ice bags - retail merchandise bags - trade show bags - poly tubing - and all types of poly sheeting and poly films. From small plastic bags to large plastic bags we have them all!
 
Atlantic Poly services all types of industries including: Industrial, Retail, Manufacturing, Chemical, Electronic, Military, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Agriculture, Food, Medical, Automotive, and Paper / Plastic & Packaging Wholesale Distributors.  Request a quote now!

Vinyl Pouches have many uses

Darren Kincaid - Monday, November 29, 2010
Our vinyl is a heavy duty type of plastic, clear, frosted or opaque, that can be used to make various types of sleeves, pouches, envelopes and wallets. Special features, such as zip locks, eyelets, magnets, pressure sensitive adhesive, Velcro, snaps and printing, can be incorporated in our vinyl products. While our vinyl can be used to make a lot of different products some of our popular types are wallets. But not just normal wallets, we have a multitude of wallet type vinyl pouches, ranging from book covers to credit card holder pouches.

Check Book Covers - these wallets, usually given out by banks, are used to cover check books and check registers.

Policy Wallets - large wallets, usually given out by insurance companies, to hold the policy and other important papers for the customer.

Registration Holders - used by auto dealers as a marketing tool, registration holders can be printed with dealer information and given to customers with their registration and transaction documents when they purchase a vehicle.

Presentation Folders - large wallets, often used by sales and marketing people, to present a proposal or used by companies to hold paperwork for conferences or trade shows.

Document Wallets - mostly used by the travel industry, these wallets are used to hold airline tickets and other travel information for the traveler.

Business Card Holders - small sleeves or wallets used to store and protect business cards.

Credit Card Holders - small sleeves or wallets used to hold and protect credit, bank or membership cards.

Our company not only offers great polyethylene plastic bags but also vinyl pouches, mil-spec bags, corrugated boxes, etc. Being in the business for over 20 years has given us a wide range of products in which we can produce and utilize for our customers. Contact us today should you need any information regarding polyethylene products.

Atlantic Poly’s Clear Polyethylene Dry Cleaning Bags

Darren Kincaid - Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Atlantic Poly’s Clear Polyethylene Dry Cleaning Bags are made with hanger holes, sloped shoulders and are available in roll form for easy dispensing. This is a handy addition that many people can overlook. We have actually seen dry cleaning bags that don’t have sloped shoulders and this form a point onto the shoulders of people’s clothes. We know how important clothes that are dry cleaned are and make sure we form our poly bags to have this added slope.  In addition to satisfying the customer we can also add the logo or brand name of the company that is using the dry cleaning bags, making this a smart business choice for professional dry cleaners. Our plastic dry cleaning garment bags are perfect for protecting everything in your wardrobe from dust and dirt. Like our military spec bags and biohazard poly bags we use the same polyethylene material that some of our most powerful bags use. This ensures the freshness of your dry cleaning garments and it also makes your clothes wrinkle free.

When people take their garments to be dry cleaned we understand that these are usually expensive or very meaningful types of clothes that cannot just be thrown into the washer and dryer. Because of this our dry cleaning bags can also help keep a bride's wedding gown protected as well. No article of clothing is too much to handle for our professional polyethylene bags. Everything from formal wear, full length coats, evening gowns, cocktail party attire, shirts and suits, they can accommodate almost any need.

Our service, custom capabilities, availability and competitive pricing have made Atlantic Poly’s dry cleaning bags the preferred choice for many dry cleaners across the US. Contact us today to find out how you can become part of the many Americans who are using our poly bags for their business needs or even commercial needs.

Polythene mailing bags

Darren Kincaid - Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Polythene mailing bags are prepared out of blown film process. A small plastic pellets usually called resin are being melted in regulated conditions to make it more flexible and pressed to circular forming an incessant plastic tube. The tube is being pinched on the other end, then inflated and stretched according to the size and thickness of the mailing bag. This process of making the polythene bags is specifically intended for different purposes and benefits.

Some benefits that our poly bags have are accessible in many sizes types, styles, and with diverse types of cushioning. They also look sleek and proficient. The bags are functional for flimsy items and can shield all of your postal items. If you need to have your logo or name on them, they can be custom printed in large quantities for you. Like all of polyethylene products they are reusable, so you won’t be wasting and hurting the environment.

Among these are the advantages why plastic mailing bags are good enough for your postal needs.

  • Save Time and Labor - These self-seal or heat-seal closures produce a more tamper-evident seal and tape. These mailing bags are designed to support easier packing.
  • Save Inventory Space - products store flat and do not need extra void fill or cushioning, minimizing valuable space
  • Greater Security - Permanent self-seal flap closure. Once they are sealed, they stay sealed
  • Save Postage - total shipping weight is reduced
  • Improve Productivity - especially important in periods of peak demand
  • Increase customer satisfaction - provide superior protection with no waste, no mess or lost items.
Polythene mailing bags are particularly made to provide security and performance to weight ratio that you can trust, for packing heavier items, or confidential papers. These bags have different sizes of heavy duty self-seal poly bags to choose from. These bags have lots of color and sizes to choose from. All of our bags accept address labels, stamps and pen. Contact us today to find out how our polyethylene products can make your business easier.


Polyethylene Bags Have Been Around For More Than 50 Years

Darren Kincaid - Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Polyethylene bags have been in demand for the past half-century. The material for these bags - polyethylene, was invented back in 1899 in Germany, but it did not become popular then. Its second life started in Britain in 1933. The bags made of this material started to be used for packaging in the United States in 1957, and ever since that time they started to gain their worldwide popularity. Today, the global polyethylene packaging volume is trillions of units per year. Branded plastic bags have become one of the most affordable and effective marketing tools.

There are several main types of bags made of this plastic, namely: transparent packaging, T-shirt bags, bags with patch handles, bags with loop handles, trash bags, and branded polythene bags. The thermoplastic polyethylene is an ethylene polymer; it's also used for packaging film and containers, pipes, and as an insulating material.

One of our most popular types of polyethylene bags are branded bags, which are used for marketing by numerous companies worldwide. These items are reusable, professional, and inexpensive. Using them, the company ensures that their product is safe and stands out. Using branded plastic bags, the brand of any company is promoted naturally and unobtrusively - it serves the consumer and reminds them about the brand each time they use the bag. If you wish to order a number of branded plastic bags, you merely need to contact us and request a quote and we’ll be more than happy to help.

Our Corrugated Boxes Are Eco Friendly And Just As Durable

Darren Kincaid - Monday, October 25, 2010
Companies that ship products almost certainly have the need to purchase and use corrugated boxes. Corrugated boxes are made from Kraft paper in different paper weights to give strength to a carton. In a typical single-wall box there are 3 papers. An inside liner, a medium, and an outside liner make up the construction of corrugated boxes. Paper comes from trees. As trees are not a sustainable resource, recycling paper has become big business. But more than business demands is the environmental demand. The reclaiming of paper in the waste stream has become so efficient that with modern technology these boxes are made from paper that is 100% post-consumer fiber.

Corrugated boxes provide a solution that not only returns waste back into the usable stream of packaging, but does it at no increase cost and no loss in performance in most cases. It is a perfect way of going green for boxes. Today recycled corrugated boxes have tested at the same strength as those of the normal fiber variety, and this is not limited to 200% board. Paper board combinations are available to create board tests from 150% to 350% board strengths. Some of the only downfalls are that they cannot make a bleached paper liner and with high moisture or humidity the paper does degrade faster than normal paper.

Printing is also not an issue with 100% post-consumer cardboard boxes. Box converters print both gradient and screen printing onto recycled custom boxes, giving it the same look that you would expect from a printed custom corrugated box.

Do not be worried about costs. In most cases there is no difference in cost between normal fiber corrugated boxes and 100% post-consumer recycled corrugated boxes. Check out our corrugated boxes and many of our other polyethylene products today. If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact us and we'll be glad to assist you in any manner possible.

Gusseted Bags Are Cost and Earth Efficient

Darren Kincaid - Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Gusseted Pouches are one of the more commonly ordered types of bags from our advanced barrier pouch bag lines. No matter what type of packaging you need for your products our barrier gusseted pouches are an excellent choice. Over the past few years, the gusseted pouch bags have rapidly become the preferred choice of packaging for a wide range of products among the larger retail brands. Many of these retailers include food to packaging needs.

With over 28 years of manufacturing and supply experience, are well positioned to serve and meet the most demanding product packaging needs. We have been serving all of our customers with advanced packaging solutions. Our  manufacturing plant is vertically integrated, so it works well for you as a one stop shop for all your plastic packaging requirements. We also offer our services for high volume orders.


Gusseted bags are custom designed and engineered precisely to meet the requirements of your product. The advantages of our gusseted poly bag are:

  • Very efficient both in terms of cost and earth friendliness compared to traditional tin-can packaging or other rigid packaging solutions
  • High level of convenience for consumers
  • Features such as spout or zip lock closure, microwave and oven readiness, easy tear-open, easy recyclability makes them a preferred choice
  • Outstanding shelf appeal
  • Easy logistics: no bulky packaging material and no need for labeling; no dents and no damage to the labels
  • Advanced high barrier property to provide maximum protection

Check out our gusseted bag selection to find out which size is right for you. And don't forget to check out our other products that we have been working with for over 28 years.