What is seen as a pioneering effort, the first slider zipper adding convenience and resealable closure to large-format laminate and multiwall paper bags makes its debut. For packages to 55 lb, as well as the reported only slider system available for woven pouches, the zipper is aimed at applications including pet food, wild bird seed and potting soil. The co. cites elimination of the need for storage containers, plus the ability to keep the brand name before the consumer throughout the usage cycle.