Tag Archives: Made in USA

Why 2026 Is the Tipping Point for Paper Packaging: What Retailers Need to Know Now

Paper Packaging in 2026

If you’ve been watching the packaging world lately, you know things are changing fast. Around kitchen tables, in warehouse offices, and in boardrooms across the country, folks are asking the same question: What comes after plastic? Here at Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing, LLC (GBM), we’ve believed for generations that paper isn’t just packaging – it’s a […]

Put Your Brand in Every Hand: Custom Paper Bags with GBM

Image of various paper bag customization options.

In today’s busy marketplace, standing out isn’t just about what you sell, it’s about the full experience your customers take with them. And often, that experience begins the moment they step outside with your bag in hand. Here at Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing (GBM), we’re proud to help you turn that simple moment into something meaningful. […]

How Paper Mailers Are Changing the Game for Eco-Friendly Shipping

Image of paper shipping bags.

If you’re like most folks around here in Camden, you know a thing or two about working hard and treating our neighbors – and our planet – with respect. That’s the spirit we carry at Gilchrist Bag Manufacturing (GBM), and it’s the same spirit behind the growing movement toward sustainable shipping, especially when it comes […]

Tariffs Got You in a Bind? Stick with American-Made Paper Bags!

Road sign that reads tariffs just ahead.

In today’s global economy, tariffs on imported goods can have a big impact on businesses of all sizes. Recent increases in tariffs on foreign-made paper products are making it more expensive for companies to source their packaging from overseas. If you’re in the market for paper bags or mailers, now is the perfect time to […]