Wisesorbent Technology

What Wisesorbent Technology does

Wisesorbent Technology is a privately-held U.S. manufacturer of desiccant and moisture-control products serving pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and industrial customers. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Marlton, New Jersey as WISESORBENT® TECHNOLOGY LLC, the company markets a portfolio of more than 40 products organized across four end-market verticals: healthcare, bulk raw materials, industrial, and food. It sells direct through its e-commerce storefront wisesorbent.com, a French/European portal at wisesorbent.fr, and a dedicated WiseNano website, and participates in major trade shows including CPHI & PMEC China, Interpack (Düsseldorf), and Vitafoods Europe (Barcelona).

The product portfolio is built on six core absorbent chemistries — silica gel, molecular sieve, calcium montmorillonite, calcium chloride, activated alumina, and molecular sieve active powder — and is delivered through 14 trademarked sub-brands covering every major form factor: WiseMini® sachets and strips for pharmaceutical packaging; WiseCan® canisters and capsules with cobalt-free indicating silica gel; WiseTab® molecular sieve tablets capable of sub-RH 10% humidity control; WiseMop® superabsorbent liquid absorbers; WiseTube® cap-and-tube systems; WiseSorb® industrial silica gel; WisePower® high-performance desiccants (MgCl2 chemistry with 3-4x absorption capacity); WiseCargo® calcium chloride container strips; WiseFresh™ and WiseOxy® food-grade desiccants and oxygen absorbers; WisePac® automated cutting and dispensing equipment rated at up to 150 bags/minute; and WiseNano® next-generation polymer desiccants. Notable technical features include ink-free laser engraving for pharmaceutical safety, Verna Paper patented breathable packaging, FDA-approved materials across multiple product lines, and USP41-NF36 <670> compliance for the deodorizer line.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales of desiccant sachets, strips, canisters, tablets, tubes, and bulk raw materials, with secondary revenue from WisePac® cutting and dispensing equipment and accessory products such as humidity indicator cards and temperature/humidity recorders. Pricing is unit-based with tiered volume discounts (e.g., silica gel sachets priced at $58-$145 per container; molecular sieve sachets $168-$301; WisePower $206-$460). Distribution is direct-to-customer via owned websites targeting the U.S., France, and broader European market, supplemented by industry trade show presence and a B2W Wisesorb mobile application for humidity and temperature monitoring. Customers span four named verticals with no disclosed named customer accounts, no disclosed revenue, no headcount, and no funding history in the available material.

Name

Wisesorbent Technology

Legal name

WISESORBENT® TECHNOLOGY LLC

Website

https://wisesorbent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Wisesorbent Technology is a New Jersey-based manufacturer of desiccant and moisture-control products serving pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and industrial customers through 40+ branded SKUs including sachets, canisters, tablets, container strips, and automated dispensing equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Desiccants and Moisture Control Products

NAICS

Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (3256)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

Silica, Alumina & Metal Oxide Adsorbents/Desiccants (IMAEAIAG)

Keywords

• Moisture control products
• Desiccant manufacturing
• Humidity absorber solutions
• Pharmaceutical packaging desiccants
• Industrial moisture protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Desiccant Products Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling desiccant products including sachets, strips, canisters, tablets, tubes, and bulk raw materials for moisture, oxygen, and odor control across healthcare, industrial, and food applications. Products sold in various sizes with tiered pricing based on volume.
2. Desiccant Equipment Sales: Sale of cutting and dispensing machines (vertical, horizontal, and turnover types) for automated desiccant packaging operations.
3. Accessory Products: Sale of humidity indicator cards and temperature/humidity recorders for monitoring and quality control applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Wisesorbent Technology manufactures and sells desiccant and moisture-control products using silica gel, molecular sieve, calcium montmorillonite, calcium chloride, and activated alumina for humidity, oxygen, and odor control. The portfolio includes sachets, canisters, capsules, tablets, tubes, container desiccants, bulk raw materials, dispensing equipment, humidity indicators, and a mobile monitoring app, serving healthcare, food, and industrial customers worldwide.

Product overview

Wisesorbent Technology is a manufacturer of desiccants and moisture control solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of products across Healthcare, Industrial, and Food sectors. The product line is organized under distinct sub-brands: WiseMini® (sachets and strips), WiseCan® (canisters, cylinders, capsules), WiseTab® (tablets), WiseMop® (liquid absorbers), WiseTube® (cap-tube systems), WiseSorb® (industrial desiccants), WisePower® (high-performance desiccants), WiseCargo® (container desiccants), WiseFresh™ (food products), WiseOxy® (oxygen absorbers), MoisCon (humidity control), WisePac® (equipment), and WiseSling (string-sewn products). Core raw materials include silica gel, molecular sieve, calcium montmorillonite, calcium chloride, activated alumina, and molecular sieve active powder. The company also offers supporting equipment (cutting and dispensing machines), accessories (humidity indicator cards, temperature/humidity recorders), and a mobile application for environmental monitoring. The portfolio ranges from small-format packets (0.25g) to large industrial units (500g+), serving pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food, and general industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WiseMini®: Healthcare desiccant products including sachets and strips for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries
• WiseCan®
• WiseTab®
• WiseMop®
• WiseTube®
• WiseSorb®
• WisePower®
• WisePac®
• WiseCargo®
• WiseHIC®
• WiseFresh™
• WiseOxy®
• MoisCon
• WiseNano®
• WiseSling

Products and services

• WiseMini® Sachets and Strips Compact desiccant sachets and continuous strips for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers, available in silica gel, molecular sieve, deodorizer, scented, humidity control, and ink-free formulations in sizes from 0.25g to 14g, compatible with automated WisePac dispensing machines.
• WiseCan® Canisters, Cylinders, and Capsules Container-style desiccants with FDA-approved polypropylene shells and cobalt-free indicating silica gel that changes color from orange to white when saturated, designed for pharmaceutical, OTC, and diagnostic reagent packaging.
• WiseTab® Desiccant Tablets Molecular sieve tablets capable of controlling humidity under RH 10% to extend shelf life of moisture-sensitive pills, using heat sealing without glue for pharmaceutical packaging.
• WiseMop® Liquids Absorber Superabsorbent polymer sachets for emergency liquid absorption in hospitals, laboratories, and elder care settings, capable of absorbing up to 350 times own weight of distilled water and converting liquids into gel.
• WiseTube® Desiccant Cap and Tube High-strength PP plastic cap and tube system with desiccant integrated in the cap and breathable fiber paper for moisture-proof protection of pressurized products.
• Bulk Silica Gel Raw Material High-quality 2-4mm silica gel for physical adsorption in white, blue-to-red, orange-to-light green, orange-to-dark green, orange-to-white, and Type B varieties, supplied in 7.5-30 lb containers.
• Bulk Molecular Sieve Raw Material 1.5-2.5mm alkali metal aluminosilicate molecular sieve in types 3A, 4A, 5A, and 13X with strong moisture absorption at low humidity and high-temperature resistance, supplied in 7-28 lb containers.
• Calcium Montmorillonite (Bulk Raw Material) Natural 1-4mm white or light-yellow mineral desiccant absorbing more than 17% of its weight in water vapor at 25°C and RH40%, supplied in 9 lb and 33 lb containers.
• Calcium Chloride (Bulk Raw Material) Industrial-grade calcium chloride for rapid moisture absorption from air and drying of nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, alcohols, esters, ethers, and acrylic resins.
• Activated Alumina (Bulk Raw Material) 3-5mm chemical adsorbent with porosity, uniform particle size, and smooth surface for industrial gas drying, liquid drying, and water purification applications.
• Molecular Sieve Active Powder Fine powder with strong moisture absorption at low temperatures and humidity, used as additive in glass composite strips, coatings, paints, and adhesives without changing physical or chemical properties.
• WiseSorb® Industrial Silica Gel Desiccants Industrial-grade silica gel desiccants with Flash PE coated film packaging, available in 20-500g sizes for metal processing, machine manufacturing, electrical manufacturing, clothing, and automotive applications.
• WiseSorb® Indicating Silica Gel Desiccant Indicating silica gel desiccant that changes color from orange to green after absorbing moisture, with patented Verna Paper packaging and reusable through reactivation for industrial storage applications.
• WiseSorb® Industrial Molecular Sieve Desiccant Premium molecular sieve with fiber paper packaging featuring high mechanical strength, temperature resistance, dust prevention, and heat sealing performance in 20-500g sizes for industrial applications.
• MIL/Clay Desiccant (DIN/MIL Standard) DIN/MIL standard clay desiccant made from naturally occurring activated montmorillonite clay, providing cost-effective stable adsorption performance for industrial equipment, export packaging, and military applications.
• Kraft Paper Clay Desiccant Environmentally friendly biodegradable desiccant using natural montmorillonite with pure kraft paper packaging for heavy industry, defense, metal products, auto parts, and household storage.
• WiseSling String Sewn Clay Desiccant Hangable large-unit clay desiccant with lanyard design for transportation and storage in 16U, 32U (biodegradable kraft paper), and 80U (non-woven fabric) configurations.
• WisePower® High Performance Desiccant High-performance desiccant with 3-4 times moisture absorption capacity of common desiccants at low humidity, with MgCl2 main component and Tyvek packaging that turns into lumpy solid to prevent leaks.
• Indicating High Absorption Desiccant Calcium chloride, starch, and diatomite-based desiccant with color-changing indicator reaching about 280% hygroscopic capacity under 38°C and RH90%, for ocean container transportation and high moisture applications.
• WisePac® Dry Breather PC-shelled dry breather with indicating silica gel that changes from orange to green, featuring high mechanical strength, creep resistance, and shock strength for gearboxes, hydraulic oil tanks, and transformers.
• WiseCargo® Container Desiccant Sea transportation desiccant using calcium chloride with moisture absorption capacity higher than 350% at 100°F/RH90%, Flash PE coated film and non-woven double-layer packaging to prevent liquid reverse in shipping containers.
• WiseFresh™ Ethylene Absorber Food-grade ethylene absorber using activated alumina and potassium permanganate to absorb ethylene from fruits, vegetables, and flowers, slowing ripening and extending shelf life with waterproof breathable materials.
• WiseFresh™ Food Grade Silica Gel Desiccant Non-toxic food-grade silica gel desiccant for direct contact with food products to prevent moisture damage during storage and transport.
• WiseFresh™ Food Grade Clay Desiccant Natural food-grade clay desiccant for food storage and transport applications requiring moisture control.
• Fiber Desiccant Sheet Safe natural fiber-based desiccant sheet for food applications, providing moisture protection in sheet format.
• MoisCon Humidity Control Humidity control product that maintains products within suitable humidity range for food storage applications.
• WiseOxy® Oxygen Absorbers Multiple oxygen absorber types including dual gas absorber, ethanol evaporation, gas exchange, water dependent, and self-reactive oxygen absorbers for food packaging to prevent oxidation.
• WisePac® Cutting and Dispensing Machines Automated desiccant dispensing equipment including vertical, horizontal, and turnover type cutting and dispensing machines capable of dispensing up to 150 bags per minute for high-volume packaging operations.
• WiseHIC® Humidity Indicator Card Card-based humidity indicator for monitoring moisture absorption levels in packaging environments.
• Temperature and Humidity Recorder Electronic recording device for monitoring temperature and humidity conditions during storage and transport.
• Wisesorb Mobile App Mobile application for humidity control and temperature monitoring, available on iOS and Android platforms for real-time environmental monitoring and usage calculation.

Quantifiable outcome

• WisePower High Performance Desiccant has 3-4 times moisture absorption capacity at low humidity compared to common desiccants
• +8 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Multisorb Technologies: One of the largest dedicated desiccant and sorbent manufacturers globally, with direct overlap in pharmaceutical, food, and industrial desiccant sachets, canisters, and tablets. Most directly comparable competitor in healthcare and industrial verticals.
• AGM Container Controls: Manufacturer of desiccants, humidity indicator cards, and dry-breather products for industrial and military applications. Directly competes in the industrial and container desiccant segments including MIL-spec clay desiccants.
• Interra Global: Specialty desiccant and sorbent distributor and manufacturer offering silica gel, molecular sieves, and activated alumina. Competes on bulk raw materials and industrial-grade desiccant formats.
• Absorbent Technologies: Manufacturer of desiccant products including packets, canisters, and oxygen absorbers for pharmaceutical, food, and industrial customers. Mid-sized US competitor with overlapping product mix and pharma focus.
• Desiccare Inc. US-based desiccant manufacturer offering silica gel packets, molecular sieves, clay desiccants, and oxygen absorbers across pharma, food, and electronics. Closely comparable in product portfolio, customer verticals, and US-based mid-market positioning.
• Sorbent Systems: US manufacturer of desiccant and absorbent products including silica gel packets, clay desiccants, and oxygen absorbers for shipping and storage. Direct competitor in industrial and packaging desiccant segments.

Broad incumbents

• Clariant (Functional Minerals / Desiccants): Global specialty chemicals major with a desiccants and adsorbents portfolio including silica gel and molecular sieves. Competes directly in industrial and bulk raw material channels with broader product breadth and global manufacturing scale.
• W. R. Grace & Co. Major specialty chemicals company producing molecular sieves and silica-based adsorbents under the Grace brand. Competes in the bulk raw materials and industrial catalyst/adsorbent segments with global scale.

Regional players

• Brownell Limited: UK-based desiccant and moisture-control equipment manufacturer serving European markets with comparable products including humidity indicators, silica gel, and molecular sieves. Geographic peer for Wisesorbent's European operations.
• Topcod (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. China-based desiccant manufacturer serving Asian markets with pharmaceutical and industrial desiccant products. Relevant regional competitor for the Asia-Pacific portion of Wisesorbent's market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wisesorbent-technology

Compliance4 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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