What Multisorb Technologies does

Multisorb Technologies, Inc. is a U.S.-headquartered specialty manufacturer of active packaging components, principally desiccants and oxygen absorbers, used to protect pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, cannabis, and industrial products from moisture and oxidation. Founded in 1961 in Buffalo, New York and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Filtration Group, the company runs vertically integrated manufacturing sites in Buffalo and Hyderabad, India, and sells a broad SKU portfolio across formats including packets (StripPax, EasyPax, GrowPax, FreshPax, StabilOx), canisters (SorbiCap, Multiform CSF, StabilOx canister), adhesive labels (DesiMax, FreshMax), cards (FreshCard), injection-molded desiccants (PolySorb), bulk silica gel (NatraSorb), and the APA Series of high-speed sorbent dispenser equipment. Core technical differentiators include proprietary Quality-by-Design simulation software (SimulSorb, SimulOx), compressed solid-form canister construction, and self-contained moisture-source oxygen absorber chemistry (StabilOx) claiming up to five times competitive capacity.

The business operates a sales-led, enterprise go-to-market with direct field sales supporting major accounts such as Walmart, Tyson Foods, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Hormel Foods, Kroger, and Ferrero Rocher, complemented by an inside-sales channel for small and medium-sized businesses and a dedicated APA Technical Service Team for equipment installation and maintenance. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of sorbent consumables and dispenser equipment, plus professional services for custom solution development, simulation testing, and regulatory support including Letters of Authorization backed by Drug Master Files on record with the FDA, Health Canada, and China's NMPA. Over 90% of solutions are customised, pricing is quote-based under multi-year contracts, and the company reports more than 1,280 clients served globally with a workforce of 360+ employees, including 50 team members with 25+ years of tenure. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015, FSSC 22000, ISO 13485:2016, and cGMP compliance across relevant manufacturing sites.

Name

Multisorb Technologies

Legal name

Multisorb Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://multisorb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Multisorb Technologies manufactures active packaging components — desiccants and oxygen absorbers — that protect pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, cannabis, and industrial products from moisture and oxygen, supplying over 1,280 clients globally from facilities in Buffalo, NY and Hyderabad, India as a Filtration Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Active Packaging Solutions

NAICS

Plastics Packaging Film and Sheet (including Laminated) Manufacturing (326112), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Aseptic, Barrier & Retort Packaging Components Manufacturing (IMANAEAJ)

Keywords

• Desiccant packets
• Oxygen absorber products
• Active packaging solutions
• Moisture control systems
• Sorbent manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Buffalo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sorbent Products (Desiccants and Oxygen Absorbers): Manufacture and sale of advanced desiccant and oxygen absorber products in various formats including packets, canisters, adhesive labels, cards, and injection-molded solutions for moisture and oxygen control across multiple industries
2. Dispenser Equipment Sales and Service: Sale and servicing of APA Series packet dispensers for high-speed sorbent insertion, including professional installation, preventative maintenance, and technical support
3. Custom Solution Development Services: Consultation, simulation testing, and custom packaging design services to determine optimal sorbent specifications and equipment integration
4. Custom Printed Packet Solutions: Custom printing services for desiccant and oxygen absorber packets with minimum order quantity of 1 million units, supporting brand differentiation and supply chain control

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Multisorb Technologies manufactures and sells advanced sorbent products — including desiccants (packets, canisters, adhesive labels, paper, injection-molded forms, and bulk silica gel) and oxygen absorbers (packets, canisters, adhesive labels, cards) — designed to protect pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, cannabis, and industrial products from moisture and oxygen damage. The company also sells the APA® Series of high-speed sorbent dispensing equipment (APA®700 through APA®4000) and provides proprietary SimulSorb® and SimulOx® simulation software services for custom sorbent formulation design.

Product overview

Multisorb Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of active packaging solutions centered on sorbent technology for moisture and oxygen control. The core product lines include: (1) Desiccants in multiple formats—packets (StripPax®, EasyPax®, GrowPax®, DriCan®), canisters (SorbiCap®, Multiform CSF®), adhesive labels (DesiMax®), paper (Drikette®), injection-molded (PolySorb®), and bulk silica gel (NatraSorb®); (2) Oxygen Absorbers in packets (FreshPax®, FreshPax® CR, StabilOx®), canisters (StabilOx®), adhesive labels (FreshMax®), and cards (FreshCard®); (3) Equipment (APA® Series dispensers from APA®700 through APA®4000) for high-speed sorbent insertion; and (4) Simulation services (SimulSorb®, SimulOx®) for custom solution development. The portfolio serves pharmaceutical, food, nutraceutical, cannabis, and healthcare industries with tailored solutions backed by regulatory compliance support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APA® (Active-Pak Automation®): High-speed sorbent dispenser platform for inserting desiccants and oxygen absorbers into packaged products, including models APA®700 through APA®4000.
• StripPax®
• EasyPax®
• GrowPax®
• FreshPax® / FreshSnax®
• FreshPax® CR
• StabilOx®
• SorbiCap®
• Multiform CSF®
• FreshMax®
• FreshCard
• DesiMax
• Drikette
• DriMop
• SaniSorb
• PolySorb
• NatraSorb®
• SimulSorb® and SimulOx®

Products and services

• StripPax® Compact, durable, and highly customizable desiccant packets providing precise moisture control for pharmaceuticals, food packaging, and electronics without occupying excessive space.
• EasyPax® Compact yet powerful desiccant packets offering reliable moisture absorption in space-limited packaging, with a tear-resistant design for added safety.
• GrowPax® Desiccant packet specially engineered for the cannabis industry, combining humidity control and oxygen scavenging to protect THC, CBD, and other sensitive compounds while maintaining potency and freshness.
• DriCan® Industrial-grade desiccant packets designed for large-scale applications, ensuring reliable moisture control performance in demanding environments.
• NatraSorb® Bulk silica gel engineered for moisture control in food storage, nutraceuticals, and industrial applications, capable of adsorbing more than 30% of its weight in water at 60% relative humidity or higher.
• SorbiCap® Dust-free desiccant canister engineered for precise moisture and odor control, made from FDA-approved materials. Designed for pharmaceuticals, diagnostic kits, and other sensitive applications.
• Multiform CSF® Canisters Compressed solid-form desiccant canisters delivering high-performance moisture control with up to 65-85% less plastic than traditional canisters. Non-dusting design suitable for cleanroom environments.
• DesiMax® The world's first self-adhesive desiccant label providing maximum adsorption power with a discreet, low-profile design. Eliminates potential co-mingling with products and is dust-free.
• Drikette® Desiccant paper composed of silica gel particles embedded in a cellulose fiber matrix. Highly flexible, can be die-cut to fit unique space constraints, and serves dual purposes as moisture absorber and functional packaging component.
• DriMop® Versatile liquid absorber/solidifier for industrial and healthcare applications. Features self-bursting pouches and laminate paper formats that activate on contact with fluids, immobilizing liquids within minutes.
• SaniSorb® Liquid solidification product specifically designed to handle biohazardous fluids like blood and infectious waste. Particulate-free, self-activating pouches minimize bacterial exposure and ensure safe handling.
• PolySorb® Injection-molded desiccant integrating moisture control properties directly into thermoplastic product components or housing. Eliminates need for loose-fill desiccants while providing invisible, space-saving protection.
• FreshPax® Versatile oxygen absorber packets resistant to grease, commonly used in food packages to maintain quality and freshness over time by eliminating oxygen from packaging.
• FreshPax® CR Oxygen absorber packets ideal for preserving color and freshness of meat products, offering superior oxygen absorption in refrigerated conditions to prevent spoilage.
• StabilOx® Packet Oxygen absorber packet utilizing self-contained moisture source to begin oxygen absorption immediately, even in low-humidity environments. Delivers five times the capacity of competitive products for pharmaceuticals and supplements.
• StabilOx® Canister Oxygen absorber canisters tailored for pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals, absorbing oxygen up to five times more effectively than similar canisters. Manages headspace humidity and equilibrium relative humidity.
• StabilOx® H2O Dual oxygen and moisture management system offering five times the absorption capacity of competitive products, designed for lowest-water-activity oral solid dosage drugs in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
• FreshMax® Self-adhesive oxygen-absorbing labels with ultra-thin, flexible design integrating seamlessly into packaging. Reduces need for added preservatives and extends shelf life while maintaining color and flavor.
• FreshCard® Thin, efficient oxygen-absorbing cards providing a discreet solution for maintaining freshness in compact packaging formats. Manufactured at cGMP-compliant facility using GRAS and FDA-compliant materials.
• Custom Printing Service for Packets Custom printing service for desiccant and oxygen absorber packets (StripPax®, NatraSorb®, StabilOx®) that adds logos or identifying marks to support quality control, product verification, and brand reinforcement.
• APA® Series Dispensers High-speed sorbent dispensing equipment platform including APA®700 (up to 80 packets/min), APA®1000 (135 ppm), APA®1500 (185 ppm), APA®2000 (300 ppm), APA®3400 (100 ppm), APA®3800 (dual-head food/case-ready), and APA®4000 (twin-head, up to 600 packets/min). Built in the U.S., designed to meet CE standards.
• SimulSorb® Simulation Program Software-based packaging simulation program developed through Quality by Design (QbD) principles. Predicts moisture stability and determines optimal sorbent formulation for pharmaceutical products, reducing development time by 6-12 months.
• SimulOx® Simulation Program Advanced simulation program for oxygen control that efficiently predicts stability and helps determine the best sorbent formulation based on degradation profiles, packaging materials, and desired shelf life.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiform CSF canisters reduce plastic usage by 65-85% while maintaining equivalent or better moisture protection
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Filtration GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultisorb is a proud member of the Filtration Group family, benefiting from a global network of expertise and resources. Filtration Group's mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive aligns seamlessly with Multisorb's dedication to delivering exceptional product protection.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Sealed Air is a global packaging conglomerate known for Cryovac food packaging and active shelf-life extension technologies. While primarily a film and tray producer, Sealed Air competes with Multisorb's oxygen absorber solutions in fresh protein and prepared food segments through MAP/oxygen-scavenging product lines.
• Clariant: Clariant is a large Swiss specialty chemicals company that produces desiccant products (including the former Süd-Chemie/CECA lines) for pharmaceutical and food packaging. As a broad incumbent, Clariant offers sorbents as part of a much wider portfolio and competes with Multisorb primarily on container desiccants and pharmaceutical packaging additives.
• Sud-Chemie / BASF (Performance Chemicals): BASF acquired the former Süd-Chemie active packaging and desiccant assets and now offers sorbent products within its performance chemicals portfolio. As a global chemicals giant, BASF competes with Multisorb on volume sorbent sales, particularly molecular sieves and silica gel, though without the same depth of integrated equipment-plus-consumables model.
• Mitsubishi Chemical (Mitsui Chemicals): Mitsubishi Chemical Group is a large diversified chemicals producer that includes oxygen-scavenging film and active packaging technologies in its portfolio. As a broad incumbent with deep Asia-Pacific reach, the company competes with Multisorb in oxygen barrier and active packaging applications for food and pharmaceutical customers globally.

Direct peers

• Sorbead India: Sorbead India is an Indian manufacturer of silica gel desiccants, molecular sieves, oxygen absorbers, and humidity indicator cards serving pharmaceutical and industrial customers. The company directly competes with Multisorb in Asian markets and on standard sorbent formats, particularly cost-sensitive segments.
• Sanner Group: German-headquartered manufacturer of desiccant closures, active packaging components, and moisture-control solutions for pharmaceutical and consumer products. Sanner is the closest direct competitor to Multisorb in pharma-grade desiccants, canisters, and integrated closure-drying systems, serving overlapping customers with comparable technology and regulatory positioning.
• CSP Technologies (AptarGroup): CSP Technologies, acquired by AptarGroup, develops active material science solutions including oxygen scavenging and moisture control for pharmaceutical, food, and diagnostic packaging. The product overlap with Multisorb's FreshPax, StabilOx, and SorbiCap lines is substantial, and CSP/Aptar competes head-to-head for the same enterprise pharmaceutical customers.
• Desiccare: Desiccare is a US-based manufacturer of desiccants, oxygen absorbers, and humidity indicator products serving pharmaceutical, food, electronics, and industrial markets. The company offers overlapping packet and canister formats and competes directly with Multisorb in standard desiccant categories for industrial and pharma buyers.
• Wisesorbent (formerly IMPAK Corporation): Wisesorbent/IMPAK/Sorbent Systems manufactures desiccants, oxygen absorbers, and specialty sorbent packaging for pharmaceutical, food, and electronics applications. The company offers private-label sorbent formats and custom printing similar to Multisorb's StripPax and custom-printed packet services, with overlapping SMB and mid-market customer segments.

Emerging players

• CAM Packaging: CAM Packaging is a US-based provider of custom-engineered active and intelligent packaging solutions including oxygen absorbers and desiccant sachets for food and pharmaceutical markets. The company competes with Multisorb on custom solutions for mid-market customers but at smaller scale and narrower product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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