Retail / DIY

The Retail and DIY (Do It Yourself) segment is built on timing, presentation, and reliability. Whether it’s garden tools, home organization kits, seasonal displays, or fast-moving shelf goods — any visible damage, mold, or odor can lead to scrapped inventory, lost sales, and damaged brand equity. 

And yet, many shipments still rely on outdated desiccants with limited performance and high environmental cost. 

With Absortech, brands and distributors can take back control — protecting both the container environment and their business outcomes. 

 

Common products 

Home improvement tools, seasonal kits, garden supplies, household storage, lighting, plastic/wood components, shelf-ready cartons 

Mould and mildew
Corrosion on product or packaging
Off-smell that deters consumers
Peeling or illegible labels
Damaged outer boxes
Collapsed or misshaped packaging

Our solutions 

When Retail/DIY goods arrive damaged, the cost isn’t just in replacement — it’s in timing, reputation, and resale. Seasonal stock that misses its launch window can’t just be resent. Damaged tools or warped packaging disrupt retail flow and customer confidence. 

And yet, many companies still rely on clay-based or silica gel desiccants, despite their limited absorption capacity and growing environmental concerns — especially around heavy metals in silica gel. 

AbsorGel® desiccants, based on calcium chloride, absorb significantly more moisture and work proactively to keep humidity at a safe level inside the container — before condensation and damage occur. 

We recommend AbsorGel® Blanket, Hanging or Absorpole combined with our superior in-box solutions, depending on pallet layout, cargo type, and seasonal variation. 

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