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InterBULK USA, LLC
Arlington Massachusetts US 2474
About Seller: Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBCs) have been utilized for packaging purposes since the 1940s. The predecessors of contemporary bulk bags (also known as tote bags and jumbo bags) were originally made of PVC rubber and were predominantly utilized in the rubber industry for transporting carbon black in two-ton quantities. In the 1960s, the introduction of polypropylene and specialized weaving technology prompted oil and chemical companies to adopt bulk bags for handling granular or coarse-grained powdered base chemicals and fertilizers. The utilization of bulk bags expanded across various industries in the late 1970s, leading to a significant global increase in their usage. In North America, FIBC shipments have grown by 10%-15% annually over the past decade. Currently, bulk bags are widely employed throughout North America. The availability of purpose-built filling and discharging machines has contributed to the surge in bulk bag usage, with quantities increasing from 3 million bags in 1988 to over 30 million in 2002. The prevalence and application of bulk bags are projected to continue growing due to their ease of handling, space-saving properties compared to rigid boxes or totes, hygienic benefits at discharge, lower disposal costs, labor cost savings, waste reduction, suitability for various modes of shipment, and environmental friendliness through reusability and recyclability.