American bag closure producer will reduce its energy usage by 20%.

2 years ago, Kwik Lok announced its “Fresh Start” initiative to build on the company’s 60-year history of doing the right thing for employees, communities and the planet. 

To achieve its sustainability goals, Kwik Lok is working to reduce its energy usage by 20% by 2025. To date, Kwik Lok has already saved more than 1 million kWh in energy since completing building renovations and operational upgrades in 2015 and has decreased energy consumption by 12%

Since 2019, 100% of its plants have implemented a food safety management system certified to FSC 22000 standards. 

The company has developed and launched the Eco-Lok, a closure made with renewable plant-based resin and using up to 20% less petroleum-based materials when produced. With customer use, carbon emissions are reduced by up to 20%.

Kwik Lok’s tamper-evident laser-stitch closing system provides a uniform “laser-stitch”, is easily re-closable and indicates whether a bag has been opened for greater food security.

Kwik Lok recently signed the U.S. Plastics Pact and shared their Corporate Social Responsibility Report. The CSR shares their accomplishments and the U.S. Plastics Pact represents an important collaboration with business across industry.

Kwik Lok is one of the leading companies focused on bag closures production. 

Every year they produce billions of bag closures for baking and produce industries and the machinery for customers to print and apply closures. 

With more than 66 years of experience, Kwik Lok brings advanced engineering and trusted design. The company is owned by third-generation family leadership, aiming to provide greater sustainability in the industry.

Today they are continuing to innovate in the areas of materials science as they help their customers find solutions that meet their sustainability goals. The company is also working with its customers to include their feedback in its closing systems design. 

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