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On September 1, 2019, new 15% tariffs were imposed on a list of over 300 billion goods produced in China, including FIBCs. Due to an 8.4% duty, FIBCs imported from China to the US are now subject to an 23.4% tariff and duty. ABC Polymer’s FIBC supply chain WILL NOT be impacted by the proposed […]

When transporting filled Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers or Bulk Bags, you must stay alert and be aware of possible risks to FIBCs, contents, and personnel. Here’s how you can keep yourself, your team, and FIBCs safe and secure during transportation: Always refer to the FIBC manufacturer’s recommendations and information printed on the label or FIBC, as well […]

Lifting and transporting bulk bags is a serious undertaking that should always be done with the full knowledge of proper, safe methods based on the specific bag, contents, and equipment being used.  Thus, the Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (FIBCA) has developed the FIBC Safe Handling Guidelines.  Therefore, considering the importance of this issue to our […]

The transportation of hazardous goods is regulated worldwide by the United Nations to comply with the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, known as the ‘Orange Book’.  UN Certified FIBCs are manufactured and tested in accordance with the UN recommendations and assigned unique UN Cerficiation Marking numbers.  The numbers include markings to […]

Many costs, convenience, and safety factors must be considered when determining the best type container for storing, shipping and protecting your company’s valuable product(s). Here are the Seven Reasons to Use Bulk Bags Rather Than Drums or Boxes: Drums/barrels do not collapse when empty. Drums take up as much space when shipped to your warehouse and when […]

Among the many varied features of bulk bags, such as size, style, and fabric, one of the most important is whether the bag is uncoated or coated. Just when and why Bulk Bags Made with Coated Fabric are essential rather than an uncoated one? Bulk bags are made of “breathable” woven polypropylene. Air and water will flow […]

I’m talking about Baffle Bags compared with standard bulk bags. If you don’t know the difference between standard bags and Baffle Bags, let me shed some light on the subject and un-baffle you – or perhaps baffle you. You decide. Most standard bulk bags are sewn on all four sides and the bottom, of course, […]