You Can Rely On API™

Advance Polybag, Inc. offers a wide variety of plastic retail bags that can save you time and money while providing the flexibility you need to succeed. For quality, reliability and value, you can rely on API.

The Leader In The Plastic Bag Industry For Over A Decade

Established in 1986, today we are one of the world's largest manufacturer of polyethylene bags, with sales offices in Chicago, Columbus, Philadelphia, Las Vegas and New Orleans.

Our Bags Carry Their Weight

We offer an extensive collection of lightweight, top quality bags for you to choose from, including two of our more popular lines: Advance CoXXtra® and Touch N Go®. Our Advance CoXXtra® bags combine the superior appearance and feel of low-density polyethylene bags with the strength and durability of high-density poly bags. Our revolutionary Touch N Go® grocery bags are self-opening, making them fast and easy to use to speed your customers through the checkout line. For more details, click on Product Information.

Colorful Graphics

We can manufacture your plastic bags using your original artwork and logo. If you need design help, our team of talented graphics designers are at your disposal. We can handle all of your graphic needs - from layout, to artwork or photography, to prepress and printing. For more information and design specifics, click on Graphics.

On-Site Solutions

We can provide on-site training sessions at your convenience. Our experts use a variety of teaching aids and hands-on demonstrations. They'll show your front-end store managers how to increase bagging efficiency and reduce the costly waste of partially-filled grocery bags. We can also conduct in-store surveys. If we spot a problem, we won't just tell you about it, we'll offer a viable solution. Want to know more? Click on Technical Information.

Research & Developments

Our team of in-house engineers guarantee that API® is always first with new technology. Research and developments continue to produce major innovations like our self-opening bag. Staff mechanics, working in our in-house machine shop, keep a watchful eye on our machines and presses. We are constantly looking for new ways to save both time and money for you. We have an in-house, state-of-the-art computer system and are currently using an EDI system for processing orders as a way of eliminating paperwork and cutting lead-time on orders.