NEW AgriBags™ PROVIDE CROP TRANSPORTATION CONTAINER ALTERNATIVE Economical and practical bulk bag solution meets global industry need
Specialized FIBC now available for agricultural applications.


/Engineering News Articles/ - FRANKLIN, MA, January 30, 2008 - Developed by the industry leader and owner of globally established FIBC brands Marino Technologies, Rafypak, Atlas Bag, and Walpole Bag, Berry Plastics - Tapes and Coatings Division is pleased to announce the introduction of AgriBags™. AgriBags™, the bulk-bag engineered solution for practical transportation of crops, was developed in response to the rapidly changing agricultural- based industries.

Upon identifying the need for efficient and cost-effective material handling of crops such as grain, seed, corn, rice, salt, flour, sugar, beans, peanuts, soy, and other crops, the R&D engineers at Berry Plastics - Tapes and Coatings Division began working on a solution. Their response is an economical, woven polypropylene bag with integrated lifting loops for easy handling. A standardized bag has been developed with a weight capacity of 2,205 lbs. In addition; custom designs are readily available to meet specific transport needs. The bags can be certified to ISO, FDA, GMP, AIB, UN, and HACCP standards.

"Specialty FIBCs are an area of demonstrated excellence for our division," says Mr. Ernie Giordano, FIBC Sales and Marketing Leader for Berry Plastics - Tapes and Coatings Division. "AgriBags™ provide a significant practical advancement for the containment and transportation of crops. We are pleased that we have engineered this highly-desirable product and can offer it at a cost-effective rate. We sincerely believe that AgriBags™ set a new standard for FIBCs serving agricultural needs." he added.

Meeting customer needs will continue to be a brand distinction of the Berry Plastics - Tapes and Coatings Division. "I am confident that our customers will appreciate the quality and functionality that they will experience with AgriBags™" states Mr. Giordano.

Ernie Giordano can be reached at erniegiordano@berryplastics.com or by calling 508.918.1684.

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