International Plastics, Inc. (interplas®)

International Plastics: Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution of Flexible Packaging

International Plastics, Inc., which markets its products under the registered trademark interplas®, is a manufacturer, importer, and wholesale supplier of plastic bags and flexible packaging. The company has been operating since 1964 and serves businesses, resellers, and distributors with factory-direct pricing, both for stock and custom orders.

Stock Product Catalog

The company's catalog exceeds 9,000 items ready to ship, organized into more than 250 categories. Key product lines include:

• Polyethylene bags (poly bags)
• Reclosable zipper bags (675+ options)
• Trash bags and can liners
• Film, tubing, and plastic sheeting
• Stretch and shrink film
• Stand-up pouches
• Retail and shopping bags
• Packaging and shipping supplies

The offering is also organized by industry and application: food service, healthcare, retail and apparel, security, moving and storage, warehouse and industrial, and electronics and ESD protection.

Shipping and Availability

Stock orders placed before 4:00 p.m. EST ship the same day nationwide from ten stocking locations. The company states that most stock items ship in low case quantities, with no need for large purchase commitments.

Custom Packaging

For orders with printing or specific dimensions, the company produces polyethylene bags, zipper bags, mailers, tubing, and pouches with the customer's artwork. Each custom order includes two hours of free design work, valued at $375, and the option to request a proof before production. Minimums vary by product, size, and printing method; digital runs have lower minimums than flexographic or rotogravure printing.

Purchasing Options

The company structures sales through four paths: stock (standard sizes and styles, no printing), bulk purchasing (pallets and full truckloads of stock items, with factory-direct pricing and a quote within one business day), custom printing (branded packaging with specific specifications), and just-in-time (JIT) supply, in which the company manufactures, stores, and releases product according to the customer's schedule against an open purchase order.

Quality and Guarantees

International Plastics holds ISO 9001 certification for its quality management system, with documented processes audited annually. All orders, both stock and custom, are backed by a lowest price guarantee and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The company also offers returns and exchanges within 30 days.

History and Structure

Founded in 1964 by J.R. McClure, the company began operations in the textile mills of Greenville, South Carolina, manufacturing polyethylene bags for yarn. The second generation currently leads the company. The firm reports over 62 years in business, more than one million orders fulfilled, and an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on more than 4,200 reviews.

Business Profile

The company presents itself as a wholesale supplier for businesses, resellers, and distributors, with a specific distributor program. It manufactures and imports directly, eliminating intermediaries and allowing it to offer factory-direct pricing on both stock and custom items. It has a complete online and PDF catalog and mails physical copies upon request.

Location and Contact

Phone: 1-800-820-4722 · Email: sales@interplas.com · Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm EST