--- title: North Coast Plastics Blog --- [![NorthCoastPlastics](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/hubfs/NorthCoastPlastics_August2019%20Theme/images/logo.png)](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/) - [Home](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/) - [Products](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/products/) - [Capabilities](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/capabilities/) - [Quote](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/express-quote/) - [About NCP](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/about-ncp/) - [Process](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/process/) - [Blog](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com) - [Get In Touch](http://www.northcoastplastics.com/contact) - (814) 838-1343 - [Home](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/) - [Products](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/products/) - [Capabilities](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/capabilities/) - [Quote](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/express-quote/) - [About NCP](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/about-ncp/) - [Process](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/process/) - [Blog](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com) # North Coast Plastics Blog ## [Poly Bags for E-commerce (Distribution and Fulfillment)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/poly-bags-for-ecommerce) Posted by [Bill Clyde](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/author/bill-clyde) on May 19, 2022 10:06:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Lip and tape bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/hubfs/Lip-n-tape.jpg)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/poly-bags-for-ecommerce) As ecommerce sales continue to grow exponentially, finding a reliable supplier for your packaging needs can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. And by “reliable supplier” I’m talking about finding a quality product that is delivered in a reasonable amount of time, bought at a fair price and provided by a committed business partner. [Read More](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/poly-bags-for-ecommerce) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/poly-bags-for-ecommerce#comments-listing) Topics: [Lip & Tape](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/lip-tape) ## [The Pros and Cons of Wicketed Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/pros-and-cons-of-wicketed-bags) Posted by [Bill Clyde](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/author/bill-clyde) on Jun 18, 2020 11:53:36 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/hubfs/The%20Pros%20and%20Cons%20of%20Wicketed%20Bags.png)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/pros-and-cons-of-wicketed-bags) If you are looking to increase your packaging efficiency wicket bags are a great option for your business. While there are many benefits to adding a wicket bag to your production, as with any product, it’s important to know the pros and cons before you buy.  In this post we are going to discuss the pros and cons of wicket bags so that you can make the right decision for your business. If you haven’t already read our post: [What is a Wicketed Bag](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/wicketed-bags), you should check it out for the details on wicketed bags.    [Read More](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/pros-and-cons-of-wicketed-bags) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/pros-and-cons-of-wicketed-bags#comments-listing) Topics: [Wicketed Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/wicketed-bags) ## [How to Reduce the Cost of Your Plastic Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-to-reduce-cost-of-your-poly-bags) Posted by [Bill Clyde](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/author/bill-clyde) on Apr 23, 2020 2:26:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/hubfs/michael-longmire-lhltMGdohc8-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-to-reduce-cost-of-your-poly-bags) We all can agree that saving money is a good thing. And, saving money when purchasing goods or supplies for your business is no exception. If you use plastic bags to package your product, you already know how important your bags are for the protection and shipping of your product.  [Read More](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-to-reduce-cost-of-your-poly-bags) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-to-reduce-cost-of-your-poly-bags#comments-listing) Topics: [Poly Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/poly-bags) ## [How We Manufacture Our Plastic Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-we-manufacture-our-plastic-bags) Posted by [Bill Clyde](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/author/bill-clyde) on Apr 10, 2020 10:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202020-04-10%20at%208.35.59%20AM.png)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-we-manufacture-our-plastic-bags) We are a vertically integrated manufacturer at North Coast Plastics. Being vertically integrated means that we control our entire manufacturing process from the incoming raw material (plastic resin) to finished product (custom plastic bags). [Read More](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-we-manufacture-our-plastic-bags) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-we-manufacture-our-plastic-bags#comments-listing) Topics: [Poly Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/poly-bags) ## [What is a Staple Pack Bag? (Definition, Uses and Cost)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/what-is-a-staple-pack-bag) Posted by [Bill Clyde](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/author/bill-clyde) on Mar 26, 2020 1:54:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/gIuFShwMk9Pv9gdFp7I1Il9cA8_r-NXK6-velJF2zWXKhyvmryLknhASLsu3RcoApvxVdjB1t8ZZuPNcm9M2S0JZkoWKlm-WY-scYrxWFF9jeDs8IF52uNRHen_6tPsdyGSm0nv9)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/what-is-a-staple-pack-bag) Are you losing efficiency on your production line because your operators are spending too much time handling individual poly bags? Staple pack bags help our customers increase their packaging speeds and efficiencies which saves them both money and time. [Read More](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/what-is-a-staple-pack-bag) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/what-is-a-staple-pack-bag#comments-listing) Topics: [Poly Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/poly-bags), [Staple Pack](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/staple-pack) ## [What is a Stock and Release Program?](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/stock-and-release-program) Posted by [Bill Clyde](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/author/bill-clyde) on Mar 12, 2020 10:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![stock and release program](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/hubfs/wonderlane-OFfEOcIFiIc-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/stock-and-release-program) At North Coast Plastics we are all about customer service and customer satisfaction. . We are constantly looking for new ways to better serve our customers in the most efficient ways. Offering a stock and release program to our customers is one of the ways we do that. [Read More](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/stock-and-release-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/stock-and-release-program#comments-listing) Topics: [Poly Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/poly-bags) ## [How to Choose the Right Poly Bag](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-to-choose-the-right-poly-bag) Posted by [Bill Clyde](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/author/bill-clyde) on Mar 5, 2020 8:54:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/hubfs/Untitled%20(2)-1.jpg)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-to-choose-the-right-poly-bag) When it comes to plastic bags, there are an endless amount of options out there. As a consumer, you have to decide what is best for protecting your product that will also hold up under the conditions it will face during shipping or fulfillment. [Read More](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-to-choose-the-right-poly-bag) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/how-to-choose-the-right-poly-bag#comments-listing) Topics: [Poly Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/poly-bags) ## [Suffocation Warnings for Custom Poly Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/suffocation-warnings-for-custom-poly-bags) Posted by [Bill Clyde](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/author/bill-clyde) on Feb 23, 2020 9:01:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Plastic Bag Suffocation Labels ](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/hubfs/Random%20Print.jpg)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/suffocation-warnings-for-custom-poly-bags) As a manufacturer of plastic bags we often have conversations with customers about the suffocation warnings they are required to print on their bags.  Your customers are your number one priority, as is their safety. It’s extremely important that you are aware of what your state regulations are regarding suffocation warnings. [Read More](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/suffocation-warnings-for-custom-poly-bags) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/suffocation-warnings-for-custom-poly-bags#comments-listing) Topics: [Printed Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/printed-bags) ## [What Is a Lip and Tape Bag? (Types, Benefits, and Costs)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/what-is-a-lip-and-tape-bag) Posted by [Bill Clyde](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/author/bill-clyde) on Dec 24, 2019 9:25:16 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Lip and Tape Plastic Bag ](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/assets/Images/Lip-n-tape.jpg)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/what-is-a-lip-and-tape-bag) Are you looking for a plastic bag that will protect your product, give your product a clear/clean and professional look , and provide a permanent, or temporary, seal to protect your product while being shipped? [Read More](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/what-is-a-lip-and-tape-bag) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/what-is-a-lip-and-tape-bag#comments-listing) Topics: [Lip & Tape](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/lip-tape) ## [Registered print VS Random Repeat Print (For Plastic Bags)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/registered-print-vs-random-repeat-print) Posted by [Bill Clyde](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/author/bill-clyde) on Dec 4, 2019 8:07:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Random Print](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/hubfs/Random%20Print.jpg)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/registered-print-vs-random-repeat-print) Not sure whether you should go with registered or random print on your plastic bags? Well then you have come to the right place. At North Coast Plastics, we have been extruding our own film and manufacturing plastic bags for 20 years. In those 20 years we have worked with a lot of customers in different industries who all have different needs when it comes to their bags. One of the most common questions we hear from our customers is regarding which type of print to use on their bags. **There are two kinds of printing that can be applied to plastic bags: random repeat  and registered.** [Read More](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/registered-print-vs-random-repeat-print) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/registered-print-vs-random-repeat-print#comments-listing) Topics: [Printed Bags](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/printed-bags) [All posts](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/all) [Next](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/page/2) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [Poly Bags (5)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/poly-bags) - [Lip & Tape (2)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/lip-tape) - [Printed Bags (2)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/printed-bags) - [Wicketed Bags (2)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/wicketed-bags) - [Staple Pack (1)](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com/tag/staple-pack) - [Home](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/) - [Products](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/products/) - [Capabilities](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/capabilities/) - [Quote](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/express-quote/) - [About NCP](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/about-ncp/) - [Process](https://www.northcoastplastics.com/process/) - [Blog](https://blog.northcoastplastics.com) North Coast Plastics, Inc. - Copyright 2016© 2114 Loveland Avenue | Erie, PA 16506 phone - (814) 838-1343 fax - (814) 838-8932