Silica gel barrier foil bags prevent corrosion problems

Barrier foil bags with integrated silica gel can prevent corrosion problems during storage and transit due to the low water vapour transmission rate of the material.

Corrosion and damage from moisture can cause serious problems to all kinds of items during storage and transit. The length of time goods spend in transit and any changes from temperate to tropical climates will affect the humidity levels within the transported goods, which can lead to corrosion problems within a very short space of time.

One of the best ways to protect goods from excess humidity while in transit is through a barrier foil bag. Hermetically sealed with a calculated amount of silica gel, barrier foil bags are very efficient when compared with other means of moisture control.

The amount of silica gel needed with barrier foil bags is far less than may be expected, as water vapour transmission rates are up to 80 times more effective than with polythene. Within a heat sealed barrier foil bag, the level of humidity will remain well below 40%, the level at which corrosion begins to become an issue.

Barrier foil bags can be custom-made to suit the needs of each particular use, and can protect any item for which moisture ingress is a concern.

Colorpak to acquire folding carton manufacturer

Colorpak, a leading Australian packaging company, has announced that it is to acquire Carter Colt Harvey (CHH), a producer of folding carton products.

Alex Commins, Colorpak’s managing director, said that the acquisition was a landmark event for the company that would put Colorpak into a leading position in their industry.

Under the terms of the sale, Colorpak will assume control of all of CHH’s operating assets and take on all the operating liabilities of the business, including plant and equipment, working capital, premises leases and all employee entitlements.

Mr Commins elaborated: “The acquired businesses are very complementary to Colorpak’s existing business base and expertise, and provide the company with a broader market and considerably more manufacturing flexibility.

“The enhanced business will substantially boost our status as industry leader within the folding cartons sector and enable us to service clients with a larger product and service offering across the whole of Australia and New Zealand. This is an exciting time for our company and staff and we look forward to welcoming CHH’s employees into our business.”

Colorpak plans to fund the acquisition as well as the associated transaction costs and integration costs using a combination of existing cash reserves, ongoing operating cash flow and extended debt facilities.

New green packaging material created from brown wrapping paper

Green packaging innovator Geami has developed a new type of eco-friendly packaging material made from ordinary brown wrapping paper that can be used to replace plastic materials such as bubble wrap in packaging.

The completely biodegradable packaging and cushioning wrap is made from sustainably sourced Kraft paper. The paper is then die cut with thousands of slits, which allow the paper to be expanded into a kind of honeycomb web, forming a resilient and cost-effective protective cushioning and wrapping material that can be used in place of traditional oil-based plastic products.

The new material comes in ready-to-use rolls which can be used to wrap and protect a huge variety of items, protecting them from the bumps and scrapes that are inevitable in small package shipping.

Business Development Director of Geami Lynn Moe explained: “A growing number of consumers today prefer to do business with companies that not only offer natural products, but also have implemented sustainable business practices.

“On the flip side, businesses are challenged to find green packaging solutions that not only offer effective product protection, but that are economically feasible. Geami’s paper packaging solutions are designed with the needs of businesses, consumers and the environment as top priorities.”