Poly America
<h3>About Poly-America</h3><p>Few names carry as much weight in the world of polyethylene film as <strong>Poly-America</strong>. Founded in 1976 by Steven Grant Ross — who famously hauled a landfill's worth of plastic waste 500 miles to North Texas to start a recycling operation — the company has grown from a scrappy recycler into one of the largest and most advanced plastics manufacturers in the United States. Headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, in the heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, Poly-America is a privately held group of companies with a national manufacturing footprint and a reputation for engineering-driven quality.</p><h3>A National Manufacturer Built on Polyethylene</h3><p>Everything Poly-America produces falls within the polyethylene family. The company has earned recognition as the world's largest producer of polyethylene construction film, as well as one of the country's premier trash bag manufacturers — and their commitment to innovation backs it up. Their in-house team of chemical, mechanical, electrical, and process engineers continually pushes the boundaries of blown-film extrusion and bag-making technology, and the company holds multiple patents across its product lines.</p><p>To serve customers coast to coast, Poly-America operates several subsidiaries: Carolina Poly in Chester, South Carolina; Poly-West in Henderson, Nevada; Up North Plastics in Cottage Grove, Minnesota; and Pol-Tex, a reprocessing and scrap service center in Mont Belvieu, Texas. This distributed manufacturing model ensures consistent supply and regional responsiveness.</p><h3>Sustainability at the Core</h3><p>Environmental responsibility has been part of Poly-America's DNA since day one — after all, the company was born out of plastic recycling. One hundred percent of manufacturing scrap is reincorporated into film products, and the company is an active member of Operation CleanSweep, a plastics-industry initiative dedicated to preventing resin discharge into the environment. Their facilities are designed to exceed environmental and safety standards, and have earned awards for water and air quality programs.</p><h3>Product Lines for Protection and Performance</h3><p>Whether you're a boat owner preparing for winter, a contractor managing a job site, or a marine technician looking for a reliable seasonal storage solution, Poly-America has engineered a film for the task. Their flagship <strong>Husky®</strong> brand spans a wide range of protective films — from UV-stabilized shrink film to heavy-duty vapor barriers to painter's plastic — all manufactured from premium polyethylene with performance additives built in.</p><ul style="list-style:disc"><li><strong>Shrink Wrap & Accessories:</strong> UV-stabilized, multi-directional shrink film for boats, equipment, and industrial storage, available in multiple thicknesses and colors — including flame-retardant options. <a href="/7496-poly-america-shrinkwrap-accessories-200948">Shop Poly-America Shrink Wrap & Accessories</a>.</li><li><strong>Masking Film & Surface Protectors:</strong> Lightweight yet durable polyethylene sheeting designed to protect surfaces from paint overspray, dust, and debris during professional and DIY finishing work. Shop Poly-America Masking Film & Surface Protectors.</li><li><strong>Tarps & Accessories:</strong> Heavy-duty polyethylene sheeting and covers built to withstand the elements, suited for construction sites, equipment storage, and outdoor protection. Shop Poly-America Tarps & Accessories.</li></ul><p>When the job calls for a film that truly performs — one built by engineers who live and breathe polyethylene — Poly-America delivers the depth of product line and the manufacturing expertise to back it up.</p>