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WHILE BUSINESS expansion is an indication of success, VBag Packaging’s newest distribution lo- cation in Chicago instead speaks to the supplier’s dedication to its customers. “In today’s economy where there is a high cost for raw materials and increasing shipping prices, we decided to open a warehouse in Chicago that would service our North- ern tier customers in an immediate fashion. We are better able to keep costs low, as we no longer have to ship from Austin, Texas,” explains Ken Krauss, sales and warehouse manager of VBag Packaging. A supplier of a diverse line of zip seal plastic bags and a few open end bags, VBag began manufacturing 20 years ago in China. It was in 2003 that the owners decided to establish a warehouse and distributor- ship in America, eliminating import costs that were previously part of the customer’s expense. VBag Packaging’s
14,000 plus products are now available to other suppliers and retailers, wholesal- ing at $1.35 to $2.50 per unit. Among the product lines are zip seal baggies that range small to large in size. Added features like hang holes help retailers market the product on already existing peg boards, while writable white block labeling allows proper labeling of the bag’s contents for easier iden- tifi cation. The company also offers novelty designs, including hearts, animal prints, alien images and an extensive line of apple designs. “The bags featur- ing a design are used primarily for novelty product packaging. We also offer custom designs, but a minimum purchase is required as these projects require more time and specialized manufacturing,” says Krauss. And while the company’s product line is primarily an extensive collection of zip seal bags,
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