Print this page

Bag-Making, Finishing, and Converting

Step One – Reliable film.

Step Two – Spectacular print.

Now leverage that great print into a package that can really take off!

 From microwaveable, laser perforated rollstock to laminated stand up pouches; major producers rely on Mercury Plastics for their flexible packaging solutions.

 

Converting Machines

  • Wicketed Bags
  • Hand-Packed
  • Re-closable bags (zipper & adhesive tape)
  • Bags with die cut handles
  • Stand-up Pouches

Tapered bag converting ABM machines

  • Tapered Zip Lock bags
  • Tapered produce bags
  • Leaf lettuce sleeves
  • Lettuce wraps

Customized Bags

clear printed poly bagLaminated stand pouches, security seal courier bags, slider produce bags…the possibilities are endless. Contact our Sales and Customer Service teams for a solution that makes sense!

Rollstock

clear polyethylene film rollstockYou want to run fast and efficient – talk to our Account Managers about your plant`s requirements! Regardless of your form and fill equipment, we can help your production team stay on target and get that product out the door and into shopping carts.

Lamination

Don't settle for 2nd best, get a package that pops! Whether you need to protect your product from the elements or it’s the other way around, we have the lamination process to suit your needs! Bring your packaging problems to Mercury Plastics!

Shrink Sleeve

bottle shrink sleeveGain more shelf space with a better message around your bottle! Leverage our wide 10-color print capabilities with a dynamic, effective full bottle sleeve. No more label headaches, just great packaging!

Pouch Conversion

stand-up pouch SUPThe stand-up pouch provides consumers with market-friendly features like zipper reclosure, tear notches, the versatility of hang hole features, strong shelf presence and an attractive billboard for label and graphics.

Stand-up pouches are sold into a wide variety of markets including frozen fruit and vegetables, meat, natural products and specialty foods.

Products such as crackers, cookies, nuts, dried fruit, candy, chips and powders are often seen in a stand-up pouch.

Zipper Application

opaque white printed resealable poly bag with zipperConsumers with busy lives need everyday convenience. Separate your packaging from the crowd with one of our easy to use zipper applications. Innolok® Pre-applied zipper application is available to suit your packaging requirements!

Perforation & Venting

Whether you’re trying to get just the right amount of air out to preserve freshness, or you just need to be able to get bags into boxes at the fastest rate possible, Mercury Plastics has your custom solution for optimal efficiency, freshness and shelf life.

  • OTR
  • Vacuum-seal
  • Micro-Laser Perforations
  • Hot Needle Perforations
  • Custom Punch Holes 

EZ-Stand

From Pillow Pack to Stand Up Pouch using the same VFFS

 

Recent trend to quad and or stand up packages

  • Quad conversions on VFFS are capital intensive and slower
  • Conversion from VFFS to Pre-Made Stand Up Pouches is capital intensive
  • Fill rate speeds decrease converting Rollstock format to Pre-made SUP

 

Introduction of EZ-Stand

  • Utilizes currently installed equipment base of VFFS machines for pillow packs
  • Enables Pillow Packs to Stand Up
  • Minimal capital investment for packer
  • Comparatively equal with VFFS on fill rate speeds

 

Pre-Applied bottom gusset on a rollstock

  • Bottom gusset sizes
    • 1.50” – 3.50” gusset depth
    • 3.00” – 7.00” gusset opening