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Your Local Company For Paper Bags Since 1953

Griffith Bag Company was founded in Harrisonburg in 1953 by Lynn Griffith. Lynn drove from farm to farm to collect old burlap bags, which would then be cleaned, repaired and sewn into new products. Farms and businesses throughout the Shenandoah Valley knew they could rely on Griffith Bag Company for high-quality burlap supplies and customer service with a personal touch.

Over sixty years later, our business has grown from the Shenandoah Valley to Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, and we can ship as far west as Oregon. Our product range still includes burlap bags, but we’ve also expanded to polypropylene bags, BOPP bags, paper bags and even nursery supplies.

New Owners, Same Local Service

In 2019, after 35 years of marriage and raising 2 grown sons, Mike and Melanie Smith were ready for a new adventure.

Learning that owner Greg Griffith was selling, they purchased Griffith Bag Company and vowed to help it survive. Originally from Pittsburgh, the pair moved to the Shenandoah Valley, rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

In the years since purchasing Griffith Bag Company, Mike and Melanie have fostered growth throughout the company while maintaining the commitment to service that clients have relied upon for decades. Despite being new owners, they are committed to preserving and enriching the relationships that have made Griffith Bag Company a success, so that it can continue to thrive for decades to come.

Mike and Melanie Smith

We Make Custom Bags For Every Industry

Agriculture

Construction

Nurseries

Trucking

Poultry Processing

Mills

Our Rich History Sets Us Apart

One of our biggest points of pride is the long-lasting relationships that we have cultivated with our clients. We have served this area for over 60 years, and many of our clients have been coming to us for custom bags for decades. When you order burlap supplies or paper bags from Griffith Bag Company, you can expect a healthy and lasting business relationship.

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Our Knowledgeable Team

Mike Smith

Melanie Smith

Terry Rohr

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High Quality Bags And Sewing Services

With over sixty years of experience, our team knows these materials. We only sell the best burlap bags, polypropylene bags and burlap supplies. We can make paper bags, printed bags and custom sewn covers per any specifications. If your business needs bags in bulk or custom printed bags, we can help.

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