About Us
In 2005, Brian Cook founded Bag Works Inc., now BWI-Acme Enterprises Ltd., to keep a trusted, local source of bulk bags and industrial packaging in Western Canada. Today the business is run by the next generation, and is one of the last bulk bag manufacturers in Canada.
Where it started
Trimeg Holdings, a Calgary FIBC manufacturer, had produced bulk bags locally since the late 1980s. Brian Cook spent much of his career there. When Trimeg struggled to compete with offshore manufacturers during globalization in the 1990s, it failed to meet its financial requirements to its lenders and employees, and by 2008 it had closed its doors, unable to compete with offshore production.
Rather than let Western Canada lose a trusted source of industrial packaging manufacturing, Brian stepped forward. He launched BWI with a commitment to reliability, integrity and local manufacturing, producing and importing bags for mining, food processing, hazardous waste and other industries. That reputation for quality and service still defines us.
Bulk bags are made in Calgary at Trimeg Holdings, where Brian Cook spends much of his career.
Brian founded Bag Works Inc., now BWI-Acme Enterprises Ltd., to keep a trusted local source of bulk bags in Western Canada.
Trimeg closes, unable to compete with offshore production. BWI keeps building and importing for mining, food processing and hazardous waste customers.
Second-generation ownership, an ISO 9001 certified Calgary facility, and partner warehouses in California and Minnesota.
The next generation
The BWI story continues with Quinn Cook and Morgan Quinton, children of founder Brian Cook.
Quinn Cook, CEO and Co-Owner. Quinn grew up in the business, starting with Saturday mornings folding landfill covers in the Trimeg parking lot. With more than 15 years of experience in manufacturing, transportation and bulk packaging, he leads with clarity, fairness and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Morgan Quinton, Co-Owner and Sales Manager. Morgan joined BWI in 2014 at the front desk and grew into a leadership role in customer success and operations. Her dedication, adaptability and product knowledge make her a trusted partner to clients across industries.
From the beginning, BWI has stood apart by investing in Canadian manufacturing and working directly with customers on practical new packaging and covering solutions.
While competitors moved offshore, BWI invested in Canadian manufacturing, technical expertise and long-term partnerships.
Our approach is simple: listen closely, solve real problems, and build solutions that last.
Canadian production for speed and customization, plus audited international partners for competitive pricing on standard products.
Quality Policy
"We are committed to enhancing customer satisfaction by meeting agreed requirements and continually reviewing and improving the effectiveness of the quality management system."
Quinn Cook, CEO and VP Marketing
ISO 9001:2015 certified by BSI, a Certified Aboriginal Business with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, and members of the associations that move our industries forward.
