Instore Products Solutions and Smart Eco Bag Launch Canada’s First Domestically Manufactured Reusable Bags

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As North American retailers move to secure domestic supply chains and hit aggressive sustainability targets, two established Canadian packaging innovators have brought a critical piece of high-volume manufacturing home.

With 20+ years of experience, Instore Products Solutions in partnership with Smart Eco Bag has officially launched Canada's first and only domestically manufactured ultrasonic sealed Reusable Bags including T-shirt, Box style and Die-cut options for all grocery and retail sectors. Production is officially underway at our Mississauga, Ontario facility, with major Canadian retailers already placing initial orders.

Key Highlights:

• First in Canada: Long term replacement of overseas shipping dependency for reusable bags, with a fully integrated, domestic manufacturing line.
• Superior Durability: An advanced version of ultrasonic welding technology creates significantly stronger, tear-resistant seams compared to current imported bags in market today.
• Economic Impact: Directly creates new skilled manufacturing and operational jobs directly within the Greater Toronto Area of Canada.
• Solar-Powered Operations: Installing rooftop solar panels to transition facility operations to clean, renewable energy.

With single-use plastic bag bans, carbon reduction targets, and global supply chain volatility top-of-mind for Canadian businesses, this shift to local, high-tech manufacturing offers a compelling story for your audience.

Company leaders Andrew Profenna and Manny Punzo are available for comment to share more about the long-term goals for this domestic launch, the technology behind it, and what onshoring means for the future of North American retail packaging.

For details please visit: www.instoreproductssolutions.com/mic-reusable-bags/

Media Contact:

Allan Amin
Marketing Manager
InStore Group of Companies
T: 416-420-7658
E: allana@instorecorp.com 
instorecorp.com

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Made in Canada Reusable Bags for Grocery and Retail

Pictured here are the 2 main types of bags that are being made in Canada (Mississauga to be specific) for grocers and retailers. The T-shirt Bag and the Box Bag.