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This section provides an overview for flexible container bags as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 17 flexible container bag manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked flexible container bag companies as of January, 2025: 1.NC network co.,Ltd., 2.HAGIHARA INDUSTRIES INC., 3.SMC Co., Ltd..
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A flexible container bag is a large-capacity, sturdy bag used to transport a single batch of powder, waste, or agricultural products.
The official name is flexible container bag, but it is sometimes called "flexible container" or "ton bag" for short.
Flexible container bags come in a variety of dimensions, with the most commonly used being 1,100 mm (diameter) x 1,100 mm (height) / 1,000 L capacity / 1,000 kg load capacity. Some are as small as 500 mm (diameter) x 500 mm (height) / 100 L (capacity) / 100 kg (load capacity), making them useful for putting away small equipment and parts.
The primary uses of flexible container bags are transportation and storage. They are used in various industries, such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries, waste disposal, construction and civil engineering projects, and manufacturing. Specifically, flexible container bags are used when it is difficult to transport the following items individually.
As mentioned above, they are used as carrying bags for all kinds of items, as well as for refilling carrying containers. They are also used as storage bags, but mold may occur if food items are stored for long periods of time.
Flexible container bags are not only easy to transport with forklifts, etc., but can also be stacked on pallets or in tiers. Compared to manually carrying paper bags, jute bags, etc., the time and workload required for transport and storage can be greatly reduced, leading to increased efficiency.
Another advantage of flexible container bags is that they are lightweight and easy to handle because they are made of woven synthetic fiber material. They can be folded when not in use, which has the advantage of taking up less space in a warehouse.
Polypropylene, the material used for flexible container bags, has low weather resistance, and leaving it outdoors for a month or so will cause UV degradation and damage. For use in places exposed to ultraviolet rays, such as rivers and construction sites, or for long-term use, products with a weather resistance of approximately 1 to 5 years that contain UV weathering agents are suitable.
In addition, since flexible container bags cannot be carried by hand, lifting equipment such as a forklift truck is essential.
Flexible container bags are mostly made of soft polypropylene or polyethylene and weigh only about 2 kg. They have a very simple structure, and the bags are available in round or square shapes.
The following is a list of typical types of discharge ports and their main applications.
Flexible container bags are sold in a variety of capacities, from small types with a capacity of approximately 500 L to large types with a capacity of over 2,000 L. It is easier to work with flexible container bags if you choose the right product for the contents. If food-related materials are to be placed in flexible container bags, it is important to choose products that are food compatible.
In addition, regardless of the contents, if degassing or moisture proofing is required, it is important to choose flexible container bags with functional features such as aluminum inner bags or laminated inner bags.
Flexible container bags are constructed with a suspension belt or rope on the outside, which allows them to be easily lifted and transported with a forklift, crane hook, or bar. The method of discharging the contents differs depending on the shape and type.
There are types that discharge from the bottom by untying the string at the outlet, fully open types with an inverted belt, and others. If the flexible container bag is filled with powder or granular materials, it is convenient to use a "suction-extraction type device" together with the bag, which allows removal from the top.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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C.L. Smith, founded in 1975 and based in St. Louis, United States, is a manufacturer and distributor of cost-effective packaging materials and containers. The company offers a wide range of products, including plastic bottles jars caps, closures, pumps sprays corrugated products, and tubs. The company also specializes in custom packaging design, manufacturing, distribution, bottle molding and single-source purchasing for hazmat storage containers. C.L. Smith serves customers coast-to-coast through an extensive network of warehouse and distribution centers.
Bag Corp., founded in 1969 with headquarters in Richardson, Texas, is a developer and manufacturer of reusable and recyclable flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), also known as bulk bags, that deliver safe and cost-effective solutions for transporting materials. Bag Corp. offers extensive chain supply support and logistics training for their reusable and recyclable FIBCs to improve efficiency and timeliness of distribution. The company offers seven individual FIBCs, each with a specific purpose, including the "Barrel Bag", designed for small batches and fits four on a pallet. Among other accomplishments, the company was named the 1987 Texas Company of the Year.
SunBelt Packaging LLC, founded in 1980 and headquartered in South Carolina, is a supplier of packaging materials and automated packaging equipment. The company's product list includes flexible intermediate bulk containers, packaging materials, shrink film, strapping products, and, shipping materials. These products find applications in food service, packaging, and marketing execution industries. The company also offers packaging equipment such as baggers and case coding equipment as well as emergency equipment repair, technical, and, consulting services. Its products are exported worldwide, including Canada, Mexico, South America and Singapore.
Forestry Suppliers, Inc., started in 1949 and headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, is a direct-mail supplier for natural resource professionals. Its products include archaeology and geology tools, outdoor work pants and shirts, overboots, overshoes, and toe protection, wildland fire clothing, as well as firefighter gear, drip torches and burning equipment, fire extinguishers, fire fighting foam, and fire packs and bags. These products are used by professionals in the forestry, environmental science, surveying and engineering, horticulture, grounds maintenance fields, and more. Subsequent expansions occurred in 1974, 1990, and 1995, resulting in a consolidated space of over 100,000 square feet for offices and warehousing.
Hagihara Industries Inc., established in 1962 and headquartered in Okayama, Japan, is a manufacturer of plastic products, flat yarn, and woven fabrics. The company specializes in PE tarps, adhesive tapes, and FIBCs. Its products include soundproof cloth, water tank liners, and heavy-duty shelter fabrics. It uses polypropylene and polyethylene to produce insulation fabrics, translucent fabrics, and flame-retardant materials. The company also offers customized solutions for the agriculture, construction, and logistics industries. Its radon and methane preventive fabrics, as well as ground barrier cloth for weed control, are used for environmental protection and agricultural efficiency.
Media International Co., Ltd., established in 1995 and headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, is a manufacturer that designs, develops, produces, imports, and exports packing material products. The company’s product line includes a special flexible container bag, a UV-proof large soil bag, and a conductive flexible container. These products serve diverse industries and applications, which highlight the specialized uses of each product, showcasing their relevance in different industries and their ability to address specific storage, transportation, and protection requirements.
TSUKASA INDUSTRY CO.,LTD, established in 1946, is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of powder equipment, and is based in Handa City, Aichi with subsidiaries in China and Thailand. The company offers various products, including Crushing Equipment, Mixers like the PowMixer Rotary Model Container Detachable System designed for mixing, transportating, and storing of high quality and fragile powders such as pharmaceuticals, functional foods, and crystals, Line Strainers, and the Magcap which can be installed at the inspection port of chute conveyance pipes to remove magnetic foreign materials.
Techno Stat Industry Co. Ltd, established in 2000 and based in Tochigi, Japan, is a manufacturer of anti-static and rust-prevention plastic films. The company's product range includes films tailored for electronic and metal parts, such as anti-static moisture vapor films for electronic components, rust prevention films for metal motor parts, and multi-functional films that combine rust prevention with anti-static properties. It also manufactures and sells the STAT series - a line of electrostatic measures packing materials and functional packing materials. The company has developed biofilms and biodegradable options and offers antibacterial and deodorizing films.
IG Industrial Plastics LLC, founded in 2014 and based in Houston, TX, is a manufacturer, supplier, and wholesale distributor of industrial plastic bags and other packaging solutions. The company provides FIBC bags, BOPP bags, dunnage bags, shade nets, mulch films, and more. It mainly serves the manufacturing, agriculture, food, chemicals, and packaging industries in the Caribbean and North American markets, but it also supplies bags to Australia, the UK, and other parts of the world from its production facility in Indore, India.
Esco Company Ltd., established in 1972 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a supplier of maintenance, repair, and operations tools, parts, and equipment. Some of its products include test instruments, magnets, office furniture, protective equipment, and generators, and it serves customers in various fields, including construction sites and office buildings. The company was started to market tools to the air conditioning and refrigeration industry in Japan, and every year since then, it has published a catalog of its tools. In 2015, the catalog reached 110,000 products, and the company has approximately 149,000 items in stock for delivery.
Bulk Bag Depot, located in Hardeeville, South Carolina, United States, is a supplier of intermediate bulk containers. The company offers Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) in different sizes, materials, and configurations to accommodate a wide array of liquids and bulk materials, new and reconditioned IBCs that are rigorously inspected, cleaned, and refurbished to ensure their safety and performance, and a range of IBC accessories and services, including valves, caps, liners, and custom solutions to enhance the functionality of the containers.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC network co.,Ltd. |
17.3%
|
| 2 | HAGIHARA INDUSTRIES INC. |
11.5%
|
| 3 | SMC Co., Ltd. |
9.6%
|
| 4 | IG Industrial Plastics LLC |
7.7%
|
| 5 | ESCO Company Ltd. |
7.7%
|
| 6 | YAMANAKA-SHOKAI CO., LTD. |
5.8%
|
| 7 | Forestry Suppliers, Inc. |
5.8%
|
| 8 | Techno Stat Industry Co., Ltd |
5.8%
|
| 9 | TSUKASA INDUSTRY CO.,LTD |
5.8%
|
| 10 | CHANGZHOU JINWEI PLASTIC WOVEN BAG FACTORY |
3.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the flexible container bag page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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8 | 57.1% |
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United States of America
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4 | 28.6% |
China
|
2 | 14.3% |
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This is a square type with a reversible belt with 3 loops attached to the bottom. Contains UV agent.
