The BWI Advantage

Canadian Manufacturing. Global Sourcing.

Canadian manufacturing. ISO 9001 certified. Indigenous owned. BWI co-designs, manufactures, repairs and prototypes bulk bags, tarps, covers and erosion control products in Calgary, Alberta.

We combine local craftsmanship with global sourcing to deliver fast, flexible and cost-effective solutions. Typical local turnaround is 2 to 4 weeks.

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Sewing lift loop webbing in the BWI shop in Calgary

How We Work

Second-generation, hands-on ownership means responsive service, direct accountability and long-term partnerships. We treat your uptime as our priority.

Co-design to delivery

We work through the design with you, prototype it, and see it through to the finished order.

Low minimums

Local production means we can take on smaller runs that offshore suppliers will not.

Local emergency fill-in

When a shipment is late or a site runs short, we can build or pull stock in Calgary to keep you running.

Repair and refurbishment

Bags, tarps and covers repaired locally to extend their service life and cut replacement costs.

ISO 9001 certified

Certified by BSI for manufacturing UN rated FIBCs, with consistency and traceability built in.

No hidden fees

Clear quotes from a team that picks up the phone. What we quote is what you pay.

BWI building in Calgary

Made in Calgary

Canadian Manufacturing and Customization

We manufacture Type A and UN rated FIBC bags, industrial bags, tarps, covers and sewn products at our Calgary facility. Our in-house team of skilled sewers and fabricators delivers:

  • Fast prototyping to validate fit and function
  • Custom sizes, fabrics and fittings to meet industry specs
  • Competitive pricing through efficient local production and selective global sourcing
Tarp Repair Calgary Shop

Repairs

Repairs for Bags, Tarps and Covers

We repair worn or damaged sewn products to extend their service life and reduce replacement costs. Local repairs are done quickly to minimize downtime.

  • FIBC bags: safety label replacement, PE liners, duffle tops, spouts and more
  • Industrial bags: inspection and repair of non-standard bags
  • Tarps and covers: patching, seam repair and reinforcement
  • Banner finishing: grommets, sewing, welding and rope installation
Erosion Control Fabrication

Erosion and Sediment Control

Erosion Control Fabrication

We cut, sew and weld geosynthetics into erosion and sediment control (ESC) products, including:

  • Dewatering and specialty filtration bags and tubes
  • Geocontainers and silt sacks
  • Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall bags and custom erosion control solutions
Prototype Sample Bag

Prototyping

Cost-Effective Prototyping in Canada

Validate designs faster with local prototyping. We produce functional prototypes for defence, mining, transportation, waste remediation, energy and more, so you can test performance before full production.

The Dignity Bag, featured on CBC News, started the same way. Read the story.

Bsi Iso 9001 Certified White

Quality

ISO 9001 Certified

BWI is ISO 9001 certified for manufacturing UN rated FIBCs (BSI certificate FM518636). Our quality management system ensures consistency, traceability and continuous improvement across production and repairs.