Shields

A Novolex Brand

SMART PROTECTIVE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Shields^® is one of the leading North American producers of flexible packaging, with substantial capabilities in blown-film extrusion, printing, bag making and other converting processes. Founded in 1935 in Yakima, Wash., Shields combines experience with innovation to create the next generation in packaging.

Now with six locations, Shields produces custom flexible packaging for industrial, food, beverage, building and construction, banking and security, chemicals and energy, agricultural and consumer markets. We manufacture more than 100 lines of flexible packaging products and ship our products to all seven continents.

Our expanded capabilities include custom film and bag, multilayer extrusion, high definition flexographic print, lamination, high barrier bags for foods and sauces, mail and courier bags, reclosable zipper, hot fill and chill packaging, bakery and tortilla packaging, ice bags, roll stock and stretch hooder products.

Our Specialties

Your One-Stop-Shop for Quality Flexible Packaging

We combine experience with innovation to create the next generation in flexible packaging. As a blown film extruder, we extrude, print and convert film for use in a wide range of industries.

Custom Extruded Film for High Durability

At Shields, our bags are tough. Our blends are tested under the most rigorous circumstances to protect the integrity of your product.

Laboratory Services for Intelligent Packaging

Equipped with the latest in physical, thermal and analytical instrumentation the Shields Technical Laboratory is able to accommodate even the most demanding product analysis requirements.