A Legacy of Firsts, Driven by Family and Precision
In the early 1950s, Albert E. Luetzow saw a better way to serve the garment industry. He invented the first polyethylene garment bagging machine, revolutionizing packaging by moving the industry from paper to plastic.
What started as a family innovation in South Milwaukee scaled quickly. By 1956, Luetzow Industries built its first full production plant and eventually became Dow Chemical’s first plastic resin rail car customer in Wisconsin. We didn't just use the technology—we built it, constructing the world’s first fully automated polyethylene extrusion plant.
Today, Luetzow Industries is led by the third generation. We remain a family-owned, factory-direct powerhouse, providing high-performance plastics without the inflated markups of middleman distributors.
Our Specialized Family of Brands
To better serve our diverse client base, Luetzow Industries operates through three distinct wings, each sharing the same commitment to USA-made quality and factory-direct value.
Luetzow Industries
The Parent Company
The engine of our operation. We specialize in ultra-clear garment poly, AutoBagger rolls for Sankosha, Metalprogetti, and Unipress, and sanitary barriers for the Dental industry. Our core mission is "Right-Gauging"—optimizing film thickness to save our customers 15–30% on annual plastic costs.
Our specialized sister company serving the death care industry. Through BodyBagMan.com, we provide leak-proof, crematory-safe barriers that protect cots and equipment while making difficult removals physically easier for funeral directors.
The community wing of our company. WiFundraiser.com empowers schools and organizations to raise funds by selling high-quality essentials like our "Sir Flip Flop" heavy-duty trash bags. We combine our manufacturing strength with an automated digital platform to make fundraising simple and highly effective.
Legacy Built into Every Product
The Luetzow Philosophy: Why We Are Different
Factory Direct Since Day One
My grandfather started with a factory-direct sales model in 1956, and we hold to it today. By eliminating distributors, we ensure you receive the highest quality for the lowest possible price.
The "Right-Gauging" Advantage
Most manufacturers "up-gauge" to sell you more weight. We do the opposite. We use advanced polymer technology to provide thinner, stronger film that gives you 13% to 30% more product per pound.
Speed & Reliability
While competitors take weeks to fulfill custom orders, we often ship standard items immediately and custom-branded orders within days.
Technical Expertise
We don't just sell bags; we understand the machines they run on. We offer poly technical support 7 days a week to ensure your automation never stops.
Our Process: Reliability You Can Measure
Industrial-Grade Resins
We use only high-quality USA-made resins (LLDPE) to ensure maximum puncture resistance and clarity.
Total Automation
Our Milwaukee facility is built for speed and consistency, batch after batch.
In-House Customization
We handle all pigments, printing, and sizing in-house, giving us total quality control over your brand’s presentation.
Sustainable Innovation
By helping you cover more items with less plastic, we reduce both your expenses and your environmental footprint.
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What Our Clients are Saying
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Aaron Schmitt
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American made, high quality products. They go the extra mile to get my customized logo on all my dry cleaning bags. I can't tell you how much money you've saved me over the years! Thanks again Ryan!!
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Tom G
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Amazing product, amazing people, great prices. Highly recommend!
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Excellent quality bags - better value than the overpriced grocery store bags, and they recycle! A++ service! would buy again!
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Nicholas Z.
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A Message from the Third Generation
"With a new generation comes new energy and improvements. Whether it's working with equipment manufacturers to down-gauge film for better economy or launching our automated fundraising platform, our goal is to help you work smarter. We are here to make your job cleaner, easier, and more profitable."
Ryan Luetzow, Owner/Operator
Promo Offer
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Need Custom Branded or Industrial Bags? Ask for Your Quote Today! Whether it’s marketing comforter bags, heavy-duty trash liners, or dental pouches, tell us your roll weight, gauge, size, and branding details. We’ll get you pricing and specifications fast, so you can move forward without weeks of waiting or markup surprises.
