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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 The predecessors of modern bulk bags (including tote bags and jumbo bags) were originally made of PVC rubber and were predominantly used in the rubber industry for transporting carbon black in two-ton quantities. In the 1960s, the introduction of polypropylene and advanced weaving technology led to the adoption of bulk bags by oil and chemical companies for handling granular or coarse-grained powdered base chemicals and fertilizers. The use of bulk bags expanded across various industries in the late 1970s and has since experienced significant growth on a global scale. In North America, shipments of FIBCs have seen an annual increase of 10% - 15% over the last decade. Presently, bulk bags are widely employed throughout North America, with the availability of specialized filling and discharging equipment contributing to the surge in usage from 3 million bags in 1988 to over 30 million in 2002.
The utilization of bulk bags is expected to continue growing as they offer enhanced ease of handling, space-saving benefits compared to rigid boxes or totes, hygienic advantages during discharge, lower disposal costs, labor cost savings (particularly during discharge), waste reduction, suitability for road, rail, or container shipment, and environmental benefits such as reusability and recyclability.