Industrial Bulk Bag & Packaging Resources

Even though things have been anything but normal since early 2020, now, more than two years later, COVID-19’s far-reaching impact continues to affect..

Lightweight, moisture-resistant, high strength, and cost effective, poly bags are a great option for a variety of industrial and retail applications...

As mentioned previously in our post on pasted valve bags, the multi-wall paper bag supply chain has been disrupted to a degree not seen in decades...

Dry flowable powders may be susceptible to moisture intrusion when packed in a Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (FIBC or bulk bag). 

The multi-wall paper bag supply chain has been disrupted to a degree not seen in decades. For veterans of the industrial bag industry, these are some..

When handling dangerous bulk powders, or filling and discharging FIBCs where explosive gases or vapors are present, static protection is essential to..

For ocean shipping and air travel, 2020 felt like the year the world stopped. 16 months later, ocean liners and airlines are barely keeping up with..

One of the most overused terms in 2020 was “unprecedented”. Unfortunately, that term may be the most appropriate way to describe current market..

Many companies search for an option to easily distinguish their bulk bags and make them stand out against other bulk bags that a plant might use...

What is a pasted valve bag? A  Pasted Valve Stepped End (“PVSE” or “valve”) bag is a common industrial packaging style designed to package a wide..

When designing a custom FIBC, a supplier’s job is to ensure the bulk bag meets the functionality and safety requirements of the customer. Bulk bag..

Coated or uncoated? We get this question a lot. As a leading supplier of FIBC bulk bags, our job is to educate our customers and put them in a..

Foodborne illness and spoilage are common and costly. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 1 in 6 people in the United..

While far less common than multi-wall paper bags, millions of polyethylene (aka PE, poly, or plastic) valve bags are filled and transported each..

Southern Packaging, LP is one of the largest distributors of industrial containers in the United States, serving a dynamic range of local, national,..

For over a year, the global pandemic has disrupted our daily lives and affected manufacturers’ supply chains to a degree, never before seen. This has..

Over the last 90 days, resin market conditions have led to unprecedented challenges for plastic packaging manufacturers and distributors...

What is FIBCA?  The Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (“FIBCA”) is a global organization representing the FIBC / Bulk Bag industry...

Paper Bags and Shipping Sacks come in a range of sizes and styles. Bags can be made from single or multiple layers of paper and plastic film. Bags..

Bag Packing Basics Nearly any industrial material that’s powdered, flaked, or granular can be packed into a multi-wall paper bag. Specific methods..

A Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (aka FIBC, Bulk Bag, Super Sack™, Tote, Jumbo Bag) is a large industrial bag designed to carry immense loads..

An FIBC, also known as a bulk bag, tote, or Super Sack™, is a woven polypropylene flexible container designed to store and transport heavy industrial..

What is a UN Certified FIBC?  A UN (United Nations) Certified FIBC is a bulk bag designed and approved to transport and store hazardous materials...

What is a slip sheet?

How will the global viral pandemic affect the FIBC industry in 2021? Eliminate supply chain uncertainty with a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program

For many that are new to using an FIBC, aka bulk bag, tote, or Super Sack™, the 20+ design parameters can be intimidating. At the most basic level,..

What is a Slip Sheet? A Slip Sheet is a thin sheet of heavy-duty paperboard, corrugated fiberboard or plastic used as a load support device for..

We are pleased to announce that Southern Packaging, LP is now a Thomasnet.com Verified Supplier.

We are often asked by our customers to explain the wide variability in pricing from one bag to the next. Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all..

Stevedore straps are a lifting component of a Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container (also referred to as an FIBC, bulk bag, or Super Sack™). A..

Picture this. You are a new bulk packaging procurement manager and have just been tasked with sourcing bulk bags for the upcoming fiscal year. You..

Multi-wall paper bags are used to transport and store dry flowable bulk materials. The paper shipping sack originated over a century ago. Today..

The following is a list of key terms and phrases commonly used when referencing multi-wall paper valve bags (PVSE bags):

What is an AD*STAR Block Bottom Woven Poly Valve Bag?  A woven poly “block bottom” or “valve” bag is a common industrial packaging style designed to..

It’s Deer Season, and Southern Packaging is here to support your packaging needs with premium quality poly valve bags for deer corn and wildlife..

What is a Bulk Container Liner? A bulk container liner or “sea bulk liner” is a protective packaging system designed to transport dry flowable goods..

A Pasted Valve Stepped End (“PVSE”) multi-wall paper bag, is a common industrial packaging style designed to package a wide variety of dry flowable..

BOPP bags offer the superior appearance and performance characteristics you need to market your premium deer corn and wildlife feed products during..

Polyethylene, Polypropylene, and PVC resins are the building blocks of one of mankind’s most ubiquitous commodities: plastics. 

What are bulk bags made of?  A Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container or “FIBC” is manufactured using heavy gauge woven polypropylene (PP) fabric. The..

How must a UN Certified FIBC be marked?  Each FIBC intended for hazardous materials / dangerous goods must be marked as follows:

There are 3 basic types of bulk bag constructions: U-Panel, 4-Panel, and Circular/Tubular. Baffles are an internal component that can be added to..

Portland cement is a primary component of concrete, mortar, stucco, and grout. These cement-based products have been in use for millennia and..

The Mini-Mill Steelmaking Process  Steelmakers convert high-grade steel scrap into new prime steel using innovative, high-tech mini-mill technology...

A Pasted Valve Stepped End (“PVSE”) multi-wall paper bag, is a common industrial packaging style designed to package a wide variety of dry flowable..

 A Pasted Valve Stepped End (“PVSE”) bag, is a common industrial packaging style designed to package a wide variety of dry flowable products. Valve..

Batch inclusion bags are used to pack a range of dry flowable materials including carbon black, titanium dioxide powder, elastomers (rubber),..

With a variety of FIBC bulk bag vendors, it's important to discuss the common misconceptions regarding FIBC bulk bags and ensure you are receiving..

FIBCs or “bulk bags” are commonly recognized and accepted as being the most cost-effective form of packaging based on a cost-to-weight transported..

A flexible intermediate bulk container or FIBC, is an industrial container made of flexible fabric that is designed for storing and transporting dry,..

Food-grade FIBCs are used for packaging and transporting a wide range of food items including flour, sugar, whey protein, and rice. In order to..

Southern Packaging, LP is one of the largest distributors of industrial containers in the United States serving a dynamic range of local, national,..

Bulk packaging distributors are a vital component in the manufacturing supply chain. They may seem like an unnecessary cost layer in your procurement..

The majority of all FIBCs utilized in United States are imported from other countries. India and China produce over 70% of the FIBCs imported into..

When handling sensitive bulk powders, or filling and discharging where flammable gases or vapors are present, static protection is essential to..

For decades, multi-wall paper bags have been constructed from three or more plies of traditional natural kraft paper.

What is a PVSE Multi-Wall Paper and Poly Bag? A Pasted Valve Stepped End (“PVSE”) bag is a common industrial packaging style designed to package a..