THE WORLD’S LARGEST RETAIL PAPER BAG MANUFACTURER
Duro Bag Manufacturing The Duro Advantage As the premier paper bag manufacturer in the world – annually producing several billion bags for every grocery, retail, advertising and foodservice sector – you can trust your bag needs to Duro Bag. Duro owns and operates 10 facilities in North America and has been producing bags exclusively since 1953. Paper bags are not just part of Duro’s business, they are the business. Through innovative engineering and focused product development, Duro Bag has the unique capability to provide you with expertise that can only come from decades of experience. Commitment to our customers includes stringent in-process quality checks, full service electronic art department, in-house plate making, in-house ink manufacturing, and our dedicated customer service department and sales team will assist you every step of the way. Duro’s dedication to quality and customer service is paralleled by our commitment to the environment. We are committed to the protection of the Earth through recycling and product sustainability at every level. Examples of this commitment are evident in our production process as we recycle 100% of our Kraft and bleached paper waste, identify and eliminate unnecessary packaging and we recycle or reuse waste ink. This environmental commitment goes one step further. As a environmental-conscious leader in the industry Duro Bag uses water based inks and adhesives and was the 1st manufacturer to produce bags made with truly 100% Recycled Paper. Not just recyclable, these bags are made with 100% Recycled fiber. Duro continues to manufacture products with recycled fiber content with percentages that range from 5% to 100% post-industrial and 30% to 100% post consumer. We constantly investigate new substrates and manufacturing methods to reduce our impact on the planet. With more than 2,500 employees driven to provide excellent service, competitive pricing, and safe production of the highest quality paper bags, you can trust your bag needs to Duro Bag.
Our Mission Be the Pre-Eminent Manufacturer Of Paper Bags Through Uncompromised Quality, Innovative Solutions, Customer Service and Satisfaction, While Valuing Our Employees and Vendors, Delivering Value To Our Shareholders With Constant Attention To Our Impact On The Environment.
grocery Grocery Bags Our Grocery Bags are the ideal environmentally-conscious choice for a variety of retail and grocery stores for consumers to carry purchases home. Available plain or custom printed. Flat-bottom Grocery Bags are available in standard basis weights of 30 to 40#, and in heavy-duty from 50 to 57#.. Sizes range from 2 lb. to 25 lb. Short
Grocery Sacks A standard in grocery stores across the nation for decades, Duro’s Grocery Sacks are available in both square bottom and self opening style (S.O.S). All sizes are available plain or can be custom printed to fit your retail, foodservice or grocery needs. Available in a variety of basis weights from 52 to 80#. Sizes 6, 7 & 8 bbl.
Handle Bags Customer-preferred Handle Bags make the checkout counter environmentally-friendly and provides an easier consumer carryout. Available in a compact 1/7 handle-down or handleup in our “Original” 1/6 Handle BagTM patented by Duro, these bags assure a reliable grip and a comfortable load. Plain or with customized printing up to four colors on four sides and in basis weights of 65-70#. Sizes 6 (handle-up) and 7 bbl (handle-down).
† Sizes listed are in pounds (lb.), barrels (bbl) or in inches (width x gusset x length)
grocery Stock 100% Recycled Handle Bags Today’s environmentally-conscious shopper is looking for a bag made of 100% recycled paper and Duro has the only one that was first manufactured in North America. Our 100% Recycled Stock Handle Bag is available in a 70# basis weight. Duro’s patented “Original” 1/6 Handle BagTM assures a reliable grip and a comfortable load. Preprinted with an environmental message, this stock design will help you please your customer and demonstrate your commitment to help protect the environment. Size: 6 bbl.
Quarter-Barrel & Satchel Bottom Sacks These oversized sacks are designed to hold large and lengthy items – from French bread and Baguettes to king-size pillows. You will now have an environmentally sustainable option at the checkout counter for all your large items. These sacks are made from unbleached Kraft, white and recycled fiber paper and are available in basis weights of 52 to 70#. Size: 4 bbl.
Lawn & Leaf The Lawn & Leaf bag has many uses, from the garden to community cleanup, anywhere a large wet-strength bag is required. Made with two-ply 50# basis-weight heavy duty paper (available with inner/outer layers as wet-wet or wet-dry strength) these bags can be plain or printed with 4-color, environmentally-friendly ink. We offer many different packaging options – these bags are available in 5 - 50 retail packs, bulk packs, variable-quantity cartons and end-cap displays. For home improvement and warehouse clubs large palletized displays for seasonal sections are available.. Size: Bag measures 16 x 12 x 35–30 Gallon Capacity
grocery Folded Sacks Designed for insertion and distribution with daily or weekly newspapers you can customize these sacks with a promotional message in up to three colors on all four sides. Available in Kraft and white with basis weights of 50, 60 & 65#. Duro will also help coordinate and ship the finished bags directly to newspaper distribution centers. See ‘Promotional Tools’ for more information. Size: 6 bbl.
Frozen Food/Ice Cream Bags Keep frozen foods protected from the heat with Duro’s Karry Kool frozen food bags. This bag will provide an extra layer of insulation to help your customer’s frozen foods stay cooler longer. Available custom printed or in our Karry Kool design with basis weights of 52 or 57#. Sizes: 8, 12 & 16lb.
Lunch Bags Packaged for store resale in quantities of 50, 100 and other quantities, these plain lunch bags with a customizable polywrap package make a great retail display for the Back-toSchool Sale season. Display options include an end-cap carton or point-of-purchase customized carton. With two sizes available these can be used to pack lunches or even make crafts at home and school. Stocked in 5 and 8 lb. Kraft 50-count packs with white paper available as special order. Sizes 5lb. & 8lb.
† Sizes listed are in pounds (lb.), barrels (bbl) or in inches (width x gusset x length)
grocery & deli Hot Food to Go Bags Ensure that your customer’s hot foods will stay hot with our stock Hot Food to Go Bags. Great for grocery store deli’s and convenience stores for fried foods, such as onion rings, potato wedges and crispy chicken and hot sandwiches. Our sturdy 50 # basis weight bags keep food warm and are reheatable up to 400 degrees in oven or microwave. Made with a Kraft grease resistant (gr) and moisture resistant (mr) paper, or a white grease resistant paper. Available in up to 4 colors on 4 sides. Stocked in Kraft. Sizes 4lb & 8lb.
Bagel and Donut Bagels and donuts are the breakfast-du-jour for the on-the-go young professional and time-pressed homeroom mom and a Duro Bag is the best way to ensure that they are kept fresh before enjoying. These bags are available in Kraft and white with machine-glaze or machine-finish. They can be printed up to four colors or leave them unprinted for that small-town neighborhood bakery look. Various sizes, from 2 to 12lb, will satisfy both large and small orders at the counter. Sizes: range from 2lb to 12lb
Bread Bags With a bag that fits every niche business in the bread industry, you are certain to find a bag that fits your loaf perfectly. From Cuban bakeries to par-baked bread counters in a grocery store, our many sizes, paper weights, coatings, stock and non stock designs give many options from which to choose. Available up to 4 colors on all 4 sides in Kraft, white and foil, and preprinted up to 6 colors in any size. Available basis weights of 30, 35, 40, & 45#. Sizes: from 42 x 22 x 14 to 42 x 22 x 27
deli & foodservice Window-paneled Bread Bags Bread bags made with a see-through window panel allows your customers to see and smell the freshly baked bread. The poly window-panels can be placed in the center, offcenter, as a panel edge or a side window. The gusset can range from 1� to 3.5�. Customize your bags with a variety of 30 and 40# basis weight papers and up to 6 colors with 100% ink coverage. Available in perforated or non-perforated and with or without poly window-panel. Sizes: from 32 x 2 x 9 to 82 x 34 x 14
Cookie & Pastry Cookies can come in many sizes and so can the bag in which you serve them. Perfect for large, oversized and specialty cookies, as well as a Danish or a giant soft pretzel. Print your logo and up to 4 colors on 4 sides. Grease resistant (gr) paper and machine glaze (mg) or machine finish (mf) in a 25# basis weight paper are available. Basis weight is 25#. Size: 62 x 1d x 8x (other sizes and basis weights available as special order.)
Side-slit Cookie, Pretzel & Sandwich Bags Our side-slit bags are perfect for oversized cookies, hot pretzels and sandwiches. With one side of these gusseted pinch-bottom bags slit open, the yummy treat inside is easy to hold and eat on the go or walking around the mall. Available in 25# basis weight and with grease resistant paper & special order sizes. Available with up to 6 colors custom printed. Size: 62 x 1d x 8x (other sizes and basis weights available as special order.)
†Sizes listed are in pounds (lb.), barrels (bbl) or in inches (width x gusset x length)
foodservice Sub, Sandwich & Breadstick Bags Duro’s Sub & Sandwich bags can accommodate an extra long submarine or a piled-high Italian hoagie, and with the breadsticks on the side the meal is complete. For your added protection our sandwich bags can be made with grease resistant Kraft or white paper. Available custom printed or plain in 30 - 35# basis weight papers and special order custom sizes are welcomed. Sizes: 54 x 34 x 18 - Italian, 42 x 22 x 14 - Sub, 3 x 2a x 12 - Breadstick (other sizes and basis weights available as special order.)
Die Cut Handle Bags Perfect for fast food salads, breakfast meals, Chinese lunch combos or any item that needs to stay flat, the Die Cut Handle Bag is an ideal fit. With a large rectangular flat bottom, the reinforced Die Cut Handle Bag is a unique package for your take-out. Available plain or custom printed with up to 4 colors on 40# basis weight Kraft and white paper. Size 11 x 6 x 11
Kid’s Meal Bag A staple of every fast food restaurant, the kid’s meal bag helps with cross promotions such as blockbuster movies or the latest new toy fad and strengthens your company brand. With an assortment of paper options including clay coat and grease resistant, and with printing up to 6 colors your marketing department will love the possibilities. Sizes: 6 lb. (available in special order claycoat and grease resistant papers)
foodservice French Fry Bags With French fries as the most common side dish for most foodservice and fast food restaurants, this bag can be printed with up to 4 colors to compliment your brand or current seasonal style. Available in 25# basis weight, grease resistant Kraft and grease resistant white paper. Sizes: range from 4 x 2 x 9 to 54 x 34 x 18 (other sizes and basis weights are available as special order)
Hot & Crispy Bag Ensure that your hand-battered fried chicken or crunchy hush puppies arrive at their destination just the way you prepared them with Duro’s Hot and Crispy Bag. With a twoply packaging design, a scientifically engineered perforation pattern and 20 to 40# basis weight grease resistant paper, this unique bag maintains the core temperature and crispiness of a hot food item for a minimum of 10 minutes. Sizes: 4 x 2 x 9, 42 x 22 x 14, & 54 x 34 x 18 (other sizes, basis weights and claycoat paper available as special order)
Restaurant Carryout More and more people want great food on the go, and Duro’s carryout shopping bags fit clamshell’s and other containers perfectly. With strong and comfortable papertwist handles these sturdy environmentally-friendly bags will allow customers to take home a curbside meal for the entire family without worrying that the contents will spill out while taking a hard turn in the car. Custom sizes, colors, handles and papers are available. Please refer to the Shopping Bags section for all the stock sizes and other options available.
† Sizes listed are in pounds (lb.), barrels (bbl) or in inches (width x gusset x length)
specialty retail Pharmacy Bags Plain, preprinted or custom printed, our Pharmacy Bags are available in both square- or pinch-bottom in basis weights of 25 to 40#, and up to 6 colors on all 4 sides preprinted. These bags are perfect for Duro’s Peel & Promote application whereby a coupon can be directly applied to the bag. Square bottom: Sizes range from 4lb. to 25lb. Pinch bottom: Available in a wide range of sizes. (special order claycoat paper available)
Liquor Bags – Beer, Wine & Spirits Liquor and Beer Bags Parties come in all shapes and sizes and so do our Liquor and Beer Bags. Square Bottom Beer bags are available plain or custom printed, in sizes that can accommodate from a single can of beer up to 2 six-packs. The Square Bottom bag will also carry everything else from mixers and party favors to soda, chips and pretzels. Available in Kraft and white with 30, 40, 65 & 70# basis weights. Sizes: 2lb, 1lb, 20lb & 25lb.
Wine and Spirit Bags Our 35# basis weight pinch bottom wine bags are available plain or custom-printed and will easily hold a 750ml wine bottle plus most 750ml spirit bottles. Our oversized 40# basis weight Litre Plus bag can accommodate oversized liquor bottles from 1.75 liter spirits and even a 2-Liter soft drink bottle. Also offered is the Vino shopping bag – a wine bag with a paper-twist handle, perfect for that special bottle of Bordeaux or Chardonnay. This bag can be elegantly printed with up to 6 colors with basis weights of 60-70# 2 Pint, Pint, Quart, Litre Plus & Vino (54 x 34 x 13) (special order claycoat paper available)
retail Merchandise Bags Merchandise bags are the most ubiquitous bags in today’s marketplace, with over 14 standard sizes and almost unlimited custom sizes these bags will fit any use you can think of. These versatile bags can be used for anything – from lingerie, jewelry and greeting cards to shirts, shoes and socks. Whether you desire a bag that is large or small, you are certain to find a “merch” bag to fit your needs. Available in up to 4 colors (6 colors preprinted), 100% coverage and a broad range of stock papers with basis weights of 30 to 40lb. Sizes: 5 x 72 to 222 x 72 x 30 (other sizes, basis weights and claycoat paper available as special order)
The Perfect Bag Reflect your commitment to environmental sustainability with bags that can be used again and again. The Perfect Bag can hold up to 20lbs and the folded edge piping and full length inside handles provide extra durability and carrying comfort. These non woven bags are water and heat resistant. Available in 18 colors with up to six color silk screen and custom print capabilities. The Perfect Bag comes with basis weights of 75 or 100 gsm (grams per square meter). An optional bottom board made from cardboard or polyproprelene will help keep the contents organized. Sizes: 12 x 8 x 15 ≈1/6 Barrel Sack Capacity (Custom sizes, colors and basis weights are available.)
Reusable Paper Bag Get more mileage out of your paper bags by using Duro’s Reusable Paper Bag. With a basis weight of 90# or greater you can be assured that these strong bags with paper-twist handles will make it through multiple uses. Made from Kraft or 100% Post Consumer Recycled Fiber, they are also recyclable. Available in custom sizes and printing up to 4 colors on all 4 sides (and 6 colors preprinted). Sizes: 13 x 7 x 17 &, 13 x 6 x 15w (custom sizes and basis weights are available)
† Sizes listed are in pounds (lb.), barrels (bbl) or in inches (width x gusset x length)
retail Shopping Bags As the world’s largest paper bag manufacturer, our shopping bags can be seen in restaurants, malls and retail stores everywhere. Duro has the broadest product offering in the industry. Our shopping bag styles range from economical serrated top to a folded top shopping bag including the elevated JV slit and 4-knot macramé, aka the “Euro Tote”. Our in-house electronic pre-press art department is available to assist you on every piece of artwork, from 1-color logos to high-resolution, photorealistic 4-color imagery. Printing can be inline up to four colors, or pre-print up to six colors with standard and specialty inks and coatings – including metallic’s and UV. Handle materials range from paper-twisted to ribbon to macramé rope. All shopping bags are available in a wide variety of standard and custom papers in various basis weights. Value-added shopping bags options include bottom boards, poly packing, tissue inserts, hand tags, hot stamping and inside/outside printing. Trust your brand identity to Duro with a shopping bag that exceeds your expectations. Please refer to our shopping bags section, Designer Products, for additional information. (Additional sizes, basis weights, colors, tinted and custom papers are available as special order) Stock Sizes Gem Vino Tempo Missy Trim Kary Bistro Tote Jr. Mart Traveler Debonair Sup-R-Mart Royal Regal Towner Super Royal Cargo Grande Magnum
Width x Gusset x Height 54x34x8a 5 4 x 3 4 x 13 8 8 x 4 2 x 10 4 10 x 5 x 13 9 x 5 w x 13 2 10 x 6 w x 12 16 x 6 x 12 13 x 7 x 13 13 x 6 x 15 w 16 x 6 x 15 w 13 x 7 x 17 14 x 8 x 14 s 12 x 9 x 15 w 16 x 6 x 19 4 14 x 10 x 15 w 18 x 7 x 18 w 16 x 11 x 18 4 24 x 7 4 x 18 w
couponing Peel & Promote Attach a peelable coupon right on your bags with Duro’s Peel and Promote process. Use for store coupons, co-op advertising coupons or store promotions, with a maximum label size of 3.5” x 2.5” you will have plenty of room to get your message across. Let Duro’s Art Department design a bag and label which will effectively communicate your message. The Peel & Promote applications is available on any substrate that Duro manufactures.
Tip-On Attach a small gift or promotional reward directly to your bags with Duro’s Tip On process. Attach stickers to a kids meal bag or a shampoo sample to a designer bag from a hair salon, the possibilities are endless. This process can accommodate a variety of bag sizes and the promotional piece can be almost any item the machine can affix to the bag. These bags will definitely get noticed and your customers will appreciate the little-something-extra they find attached to their bag. The Tip-on application is available on any substrate that Duro manufactures.
Perforated Coupon Bag Placing your store coupons into the hands of your customers is easy with the Perforated Coupon Bag. A bag with an extra flap panel that extends beyond the back seam allows coupons to be printed and torn off easily at the perforations. Great for groceries, restaurants, or any retailer who wants a tear off coupon right on the bag.
† Sizes listed are in pounds (lb.), barrels (bbl) or in inches (width x gusset x length)
couponing Direct Print Coupon Bag Put your store coupons in your customer’s hands, literally. This bag is the coupon. As the lowest cost option for a couponing application, the Direct Print Coupon Bag prints your coupons right on the bag. With dual functionality, the bag serves as customer-carry as well as a business promotion. Great for any business looking to maximize the value of their bags.
4-Up Sacks Print up to four different promotional messages on your grocery sacks in one print run, with Duro’s 4- Up Sack. This unique printing process, exclusive to Duro, allows you to print anything from upcoming promotions and seasonal greetings to cost efficient co-op advertising. The 2-color 1/6 bbl. 52 to 76# basis weight sacks are automatically collated ensuring a variety of messages to each customer. They can be printed with up to 50% ink coverage and your message can be different on each bag. You can promote recycling tips, print product inspired recipes, advertise a new product, provide coupons or even just print a simple “Thank You” to your customers.
Folded Sacks Invite customers to participate in your store promotion by supplying them with a Duro Folded Sack delivered right inside their newspaper. No need to take out a full page ad, your bag is your ad. Custom printed with your promotion details, your customers will know exactly what they need to do to participate. Some examples are: “20% off everything you can fit in this bag” or “Bring a used toy for charity in this bag and we will give you 20% off your purchase”. The possibilities are endless. Duro’s experience in this promotion ensures seamless delivery from our manufacturing facility directly to the newspaper’s distribution center.
green initiatives Duro’s Environmental Statement Duro is committed to the protection of the earth through recycling and promotion of sustainable products. Duro Bag is proud to be a member of the following organizations that reflect Duro’s dedication to this initiative:
Forest Stewardship Council Duro Bag is a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certificate holder. The FSC promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world’s forests. FSC’s unique role is to bring together people, organizations and businesses to develop consensus-based solutions that promote responsible stewardship of the world’s forests.
Rainforest Alliance The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit conservation organization that certifies forestry and agricultural operations, ensuring that they meet rigorous standards for the conservation of natural resources and the rights and welfare of workers and local communities. Working with the Rainforest Alliance, Duro has become FSC-certified for its lines of 100% post consumer recycled bags produced from its plants in Florence KY, Walton KY, Tolleson AZ and Alsip IL. The certified paper used for the manufacturing of these bags can be tracked through the supply chain from collection from the end user, sorting, paper making, transport, bag making and shipment of the finished product.
Duro Bag Mfg. also supports: Sustainable Packaging Coalition
SPC’s mission is to advocate and communicate a positive, robust environmental vision for packaging and to support innovative, functional packaging materials and systems that promote economic and environmental health through supply chain collaboration. EarthShare
EarthShare is a nationwide network of the country’s most respected environmental and conservation organizations and offers a simple way to care for our health, water, air, land and wildlife. The EarthShare mission is to engage individuals and organizations in creating a healthy and sustainable environment. American Forest & Paper Association
AF&PA’s mission is to successfully influence public policy to benefit the U.S. paper and forest products industry. The American forest products industry is dedicated to producing its products in the most responsible manner possible by employing sustainable forestry practices, meeting and exceeding environmental protection requirements, and working to increase the paper recovered for recycling.
Corporate Headquarters 7600 Empire Drive Florence, KY 41042 859.371.2150 800.879.3876 www.durobag.com
Manufacturing Locations Alsip 12245 South Central Avenue Alsip, IL 60803 708.385.8674
Brownsville 3401 David Shor Drive Port of Brownsville Brownsville, TX 78520 956.831.4209
Elizabeth 750 Dowd Avenue Elizabeth, NJ 07201 908.351.2400
Florence 7600 Empire Drive Florence, KY 41042 859.371.2150
Hudson 486 Baer Drive Hudson, WI 54016 715.386.9386
Jackson 111 Edwards Drive Jackson, TN 38301 731.424.2212
Richmond 2801 Cofer Road Richmond, VA 23224 804.231.0028
Richwood One Duro Way Walton, KY 41094 859.485.6660
Rio Bravo, MX Rt. 2 Box161 Weslaco, TX 78596 956.969.0042
Tolleson 4 South 84th Avenue, Suite B Tolleson, AZ 85353 623.907.4009