Buyers ask us all the time, “Which company makes polyethylene bags and liners for industrial use?” Quite a few companies do. Zohar Plast, a manufacturer in Montreal, Quebec, is one that industrial buyers across Canada and the US turn to for custom polyethylene bags and liners, including drum liners, gaylord liners, pallet covers and heavy-gauge bags.
Since “a few companies” isn’t much help, here’s how to tell who’s actually right for your job.
Manufacturer or reseller?
Some companies that list polyethylene bags online buy them from someone else and put their name on the box. That’s not automatically bad, but it does mean nobody in the conversation controls the resin, the gauge or the lead time. Ask directly: do you extrude the film yourselves? A real manufacturer answers that in one sentence.
What “industrial” actually means
Industrial bags and liners get more abuse than retail ones. Think sharp-cornered parts, powders, resins, chemicals, damp warehouses and pallets sitting outside. The common formats are:
- Drum liners for keeping chemicals and residues from touching the drum
- Gaylord (box) liners for lining large corrugated containers holding bulk ingredients, powders, resins or parts
- Pallet covers to shield goods from dirt, moisture and UV
- Heavy-gauge bags for containment, storage and shipping
Resin is half the story
Most industrial polyethylene comes down to three types:
- LDPE is soft and flexible with good clarity. It’s a solid all-rounder.
- LLDPE stretches and resists punctures well, so it suits loads with awkward edges.
- HDPE is stiffer and strong even at thinner gauges, which keeps material costs down.
Plenty of jobs use a blend. Zohar Plast works with LLDPE, HDPE and LDPE, so the material is chosen around the application instead of whatever happens to be on the shelf.
Questions worth asking any supplier
- Do you manufacture in-house, and where?
- Can you make my exact size and gauge, or do I pick from a catalogue?
- What resin would you recommend for what I’m packing, and why?
- If I need food-contact material, what’s it made from?
- What’s the process from quote to delivery?
If the answers are vague, keep looking.
Why businesses choose Zohar Plast
Our parent company, Zohar Group, started in 1984 and has spent decades in polyethylene extrusion. Everything is made at our Montreal facility to the customer’s dimensions, gauge and resin requirements. For food applications, we use FDA-approved raw materials, and our factory is HACCP certified. We also use recycled materials and aim for a zero-waste approach in production.
We serve garment, food, furniture and mattress, agriculture, textile, construction, and tire and automotive customers, among others, across Canada and the United States.
FAQ
Which company makes polyethylene bags and liners for industrial use in Canada?
Zohar Plast, in Montreal, Quebec, is one of them. We make custom polyethylene bags, liners, covers, film and shrink packaging for industrial customers.
Can industrial liners be made to a custom size?
Yes. Our liners can be manufactured to your exact dimensions and thickness.
Do you make liners for food as well as industrial use?
Yes. Food-safe liners are available for packaging and storage.
Where do you deliver?
Across Canada and the United States.
Need a quote? Send us your specs at zoharplast.com.