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Question 1

What is A. Rifkin Co.?

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A. Rifkin Co. is an American manufacturer of security bags and supplies, established in 1892 and now fifth-generation family-owned. For over a century it has made durable, reusable security bags in the United States. Its promise: "It's All In The Bag."

Question 2

What does A. Rifkin make?

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A. Rifkin makes security bags and supplies: locking deposit bags, tamper-evident and keyless security bags, courier and fire-resistant bags, coin and currency bags, document and HIPAA bags, election and ballot bags, school bags, plus security seals, labels and custom-manufactured bags.

Question 3

How long has A. Rifkin been in business?

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A. Rifkin Co. was established in 1892 and has manufactured in the United States for over a century, serving financial institutions and other customers for over 130 years.

Question 4

Is A. Rifkin family-owned?

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Yes. A. Rifkin Co. is a fifth-generation, family-owned American manufacturer.

Question 5

Where is A. Rifkin located?

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A. Rifkin Co. is based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. You can reach the team at (800) 458-7300 or shop anytime at arifkin.com.

Question 6

What does "It's All In The Bag" mean?

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It's A. Rifkin's tagline, and it captures what the bags deliver: Security, Convenience and Organization.

Question 7

What security bags do you make?

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A. Rifkin offers several security bag types: fire-resistant bags, Incognito hidden-lock bags, tamper-evident and Keyless Security bags, zipper and non-locking bags, and stock locking bags, all made in the USA.

Question 8

What is a tamper-evident or keyless security bag?

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A tamper-evident (Keyless Security) bag closes with a single-use, uniquely numbered seal instead of a key. Once sealed it can't be reopened without showing it, which creates a clear, documented chain of custody.

Question 9

What is a locking deposit bag?

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A locking deposit bag uses a physical lock, so it can be reused trip after trip and offers a tougher barrier. A. Rifkin's lock bags include the Safety Sac and bags secured with the Arcolock-7.

Question 10

What is the difference between a lock and a seal?

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A locking bag uses a physical lock for repeated reuse and a tougher barrier. A tamper-evident seal is a one-time, uniquely numbered closure with no key, ideal when you need a documented chain of custody. Many customers use both.

Question 11

What is Keyless Security or Arcolock-7?

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Keyless Security is A. Rifkin's tamper-evident sealing system, and Arcolock-7 is the locking mechanism used on many of its courier and specialty bags. Both are designed to protect contents and document handling.

Question 12

Do you make fire-resistant bags?

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Yes. A. Rifkin offers fire-resistant bags, including Fire-Shield courier bags, which add a fire-resistant lining to protect contents in transit.

Question 13

Do you sell security seals and labels?

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Yes. A. Rifkin supplies tamper-evident security seals and labels, including numbered seals used for elections and secure transport.

Question 14

What sizes do the bags come in?

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As a guide, small bags (about 7x10 in.) suit register bills and checks, medium (9x12) handle higher volume plus coin, and large (12x16) are for bulk documents or multiple registers. See arifkin.com for exact sizes.

Question 15

What industries does A. Rifkin serve?

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A. Rifkin serves 13 industries: banking, elections, grocery and convenience, GSA and government, law enforcement, library, medical facilities, museums and art galleries, parks and amusement, personal and home, restaurant and food service, retail stores, and schools and universities.

Question 16

Do you make bags for banks?

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Yes. For banking, A. Rifkin offers coin and currency handling bags, locking night-deposit bags, document security bags and mailroom bags, built for secure cash handling in line with Federal Reserve cash-transport guidelines.

Question 17

Do you make election bags?

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Yes. A. Rifkin's election line includes election supply bags, ballot bags, precinct supplies and tamper-evident security seals and labels, all supporting a documented chain of custody.

Question 18

Do you serve medical facilities?

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Yes. For healthcare, A. Rifkin offers HIPAA-compliant document bags, locking specimen bags, patient property transport bags and locking briefcases.

Question 19

Does A. Rifkin work with government or GSA?

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Yes. A. Rifkin is a GSA Schedule holder, with many products available to government buyers on the GSA Schedule. Law enforcement and government agencies are among its customers.

Question 20

Does A. Rifkin make products for schools?

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Yes. For schools, A. Rifkin offers classroom cell phone bags with Arcolock-7, school nurse and student medication bags, emergency go-bags, and book mailers, plus alertSeat active seating from its sister brand.

Question 21

What is the classroom cell phone bag?

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It's A. Rifkin's Classroom Cell Phone Kit, which uses the Arcolock-7 to securely hold students' phones during class, supporting school cell-phone policies.

Question 22

What are the school nurse or student medication bags?

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These are locking bags designed to keep student medications and nurse supplies secure and organized in the school setting.

Question 23

What is alertSeat?

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alertSeat is A. Rifkin's sister brand of active, alternative seating made for classrooms, therapy settings, home or office. You can see fit and sizing at alertseat.com.

Question 24

Do you make bags for libraries?

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Yes. For libraries, A. Rifkin offers book mailers and mail bags, plus bookmobile and bulk transport bags for moving materials securely.

Question 25

Can I get custom bags?

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Yes. A. Rifkin custom-manufactures bags with your logo, company name, sequential serial numbers, barcodes and an optional ID-card window. Most bags have no minimum order.

Question 26

Is there a minimum for custom bags?

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For most bags there is no minimum order, so you can get custom security bags made to your spec even in small quantities. Check with the team for any exceptions.

Question 27

How long do custom bags take?

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Custom bags typically ship in about 25 to 30 business days. A Custom Express option is available when you need them faster.

Question 28

Are A. Rifkin bags compliant?

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Yes. A. Rifkin's bags meet Federal Reserve System guidelines for cash transport and HIPAA requirements for medical documents, and the company is a GSA Schedule holder.

Question 29

Does A. Rifkin offer contract sewing?

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Yes. A. Rifkin offers contract sewing services, putting its US manufacturing and sewing capabilities to work for other products.

Question 30

How do I order from A. Rifkin?

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You can browse and order online anytime at arifkin.com, where current products and pricing are listed. You can also call (800) 458-7300 or leave your details here and the team will follow up.

Question 31

How much do the bags cost?

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Current pricing is listed on the online store at arifkin.com, and because products and prices change, that's the best place to check, or ask the team for a quote on custom or bulk orders.

Question 32

Is A. Rifkin on the GSA Schedule?

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Yes. A. Rifkin is a GSA Schedule holder, and many products are available to government buyers through the GSA. See the GSA products page at arifkin.com.

Question 33

What is A. Rifkin's return policy?

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Stock bags can be returned within 30 days with a 15% restocking fee. Custom or manufactured bags are not returnable, and repairs are available for select bags. See arifkin.com for full terms.

Question 34

Are A. Rifkin bags made in the USA?

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Yes. A. Rifkin has manufactured its bags in the United States for over a century, and American-made quality is central to the brand.

Question 35

Are the bags reusable or sustainable?

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Yes. A. Rifkin's fabric security bags are designed to be reused many times, and the company manufactures its reusable bags using solar energy, a more sustainable alternative to disposable plastic bags.

Question 36

How durable are A. Rifkin bags?

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Very. A. Rifkin's reusable fabric bags are built to withstand hundreds of deposit trips, which is why many customers choose them over disposable plastic alternatives. Repairs are available for select bags.

Question 37

How do I contact A. Rifkin?

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You can call A. Rifkin Co. at (800) 458-7300 or visit arifkin.com. You can also leave your name and email here and the team will follow up.

Question 38

Where can I follow A. Rifkin?

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A. Rifkin Co. is on Facebook, LinkedIn, Vimeo and YouTube. Links are at arifkin.com.

Question 39

Can I watch a facility tour or product videos?

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Yes. A. Rifkin shares a factory tour on Vimeo and product videos on YouTube and its Videos page. Links are at arifkin.com.

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