Dry Pak Industries

What Dry Pak Industries does

Dry Pak Industries, Inc. (DPI) is a California-incorporated, privately held manufacturer founded in 1993 and headquartered in Encino, CA. The company produces modified atmospheric packaging products — principally packaged desiccants (silica gel, clay, molecular sieve, activated carbon), oxygen and ethylene absorbers, vapor corrosion inhibitors (VCI), temperature and humidity indicators, cold chain solutions (gel packs, strip chart recorders, data loggers), and flexible barrier packaging — serving the food/nutraceutical, electronics, pharmaceutical/diagnostic, and military/aerospace verticals.

The underlying technology is physical and chemical rather than digital: moisture and oxygen adsorption materials, VCI chemistry that emits rust-inhibiting vapor, zeolite-based ethylene absorption, and regulated monitoring hardware (humidity cards per MIL-I-8835, data loggers compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 and NIST traceable). Proprietary elements include the Performance Dry Wrap film (non-dusting, non-tearing food-grade desiccant substrate) and the Cargo DryPak sub-brand for container desiccants. Production runs across four factories with U.S. distribution through warehouses in Phoenix, Atlanta/New Orleans, and Chicago, plus inventory positioned in Asia and Latin America.

Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales (quote-based pricing, net-30 terms) via phone, fax, email, and the drypak.com website, supplemented by drop-ship and JIT inventory programs. Go-to-market is sales-led with trained staff providing packaging evaluation and redesign services for USP, MIL Spec, FDA DMF, and commercial requirements. Customer testimonials indicate long-tenured distributor relationships (Allen Packaging 20+ years; Tricor Braun 29 years), and certifications — FDA Drug Master File, MIL-D-3464, MIL-I-8835, JDEC 033, 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO/IEC-aligned quality references — function as the primary regulatory gating mechanism for the regulated end-markets served.

Name

Dry Pak Industries

Legal name

Dry Pak Industries, Inc.

Website

https://drypak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Dry Pak Industries, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Encino, CA, manufactures packaged desiccants, oxygen and ethylene absorbers, VCI corrosion inhibitors, and cold-chain monitoring products for the food, electronics, pharmaceutical, and military/aerospace industries, selling directly via a multi-warehouse U.S. distribution network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Materials

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42349)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain & Temperature-Controlled Packaging (Insulated Shippers, Gel Packs) (IMALAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dry Foods & Staples Packaging (Cereals, Pasta, Rice) (IMALAHAJ)

Keywords

• Packaged desiccants
• Moisture control packaging
• Oxygen absorber packets
• Humidity indicator cards
• Corrosion inhibitor products

Headquarters

HQ city

Encino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Packaged Desiccants and Related Products: Dry Pak Industries generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of packaged desiccants (silica gel, clay, molecular sieve, activated carbon), desiccant canisters, continuous strip desiccants, shipping container desiccants, oxygen absorbers, ethylene absorbers, humidity and temperature indicators, VCI corrosion inhibitors, cold chain solutions (gel packs, temperature recorders, data loggers), and flexible packaging materials. Sales are made directly to customers across various industries with pricing based on order quantity and in-effect prices at time of shipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Dry Pak Industries manufactures and sells packaged desiccants (silica gel, clay, molecular sieve, activated carbon), oxygen absorbers, ethylene absorbers, humidity and temperature indicators, VCI corrosion inhibitors, cold chain gel packs and temperature data loggers, and flexible packaging materials such as moisture barrier and ESD bags. These shelf-life extension products are sold to food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, electronics, military, and aerospace buyers through direct sales and a multi-warehouse US and international distribution network.

Product overview

Dry Pak Industries is a manufacturer of packaged desiccants and shelf-life packaging solutions serving food, electronics, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, diagnostics, military, and aerospace industries. The product portfolio is organized into seven categories: Desiccants (packaged, canister, continuous strip, container, and scented formats in silica gel, clay, molecular sieve, and activated carbon), Oxygen Absorbers (packets/rolls and indicators), Indicator Labels & Cards (humidity, irreversible/reversible temperature, and shipping/handling indicators including ShockWatch and TiltWatch), Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI products), Cold Chain Solutions (gel packs, strip chart recorders, and data loggers), and Flexible Packaging (moisture barrier and ESD bags). The company also offers custom packaging design and JIT inventory programs. DPI operates four factories with warehouse locations in Phoenix, Atlanta, and Chicago for distribution across the US and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Performance Dry®: A product line of desiccants including Performance Dry Scented (vanilla, lemon, orange, peppermint scents) and Performance Dry Wrap (non-dusting, non-tearing durable food grade film desiccant wrap).
• Cargo DryPak

Products and services

• Packaged Desiccants Packaged desiccants ranging from 0.25g to 2,500g in silica gel, clay, molecular sieve, and activated carbon formats with substrates including Tyvek, Non-Woven, Performance Dry Wrap, Clear Film, and Sewn Cloth for moisture and odor adsorption in food, electronics, and pharmaceutical packaging.
• Performance Dry Scented Food-grade fragrant bead packets in vanilla, lemon, orange, and peppermint scents designed to mask odors in products like fish oils and herbal supplements; not moisture-absorbing.
• Canister Desiccants FDA Drug Master File approved HDPE food-grade desiccant canisters (1.0-3.0 grams) in silica gel, clay, and molecular sieve with insertion rates up to 500 per minute for high-speed pharmaceutical packaging lines.
• Continuous Strip Desiccants Continuous strip desiccants (0.25-5.0 grams) in silica gel, clay, molecular sieve, and activated carbon for high-speed dispensing machines up to 300 bags per minute.
• Shipping Container Desiccants (Cargo DryPak) Container desiccants in 500g, 1000g, and 1500g bags designed to prevent condensation in shipping containers, protecting cargo from mold, mildew, rust, and corrosion with 50+ days of moisture protection.
• Ethylene Absorbers Ethylene-absorbing sachets (5, 10, 20 grams) made with natural zeolites that prevent premature ripening and spoilage of fruits, vegetables, and flowers during storage and transit.
• Oxygen Absorbers (Packets & Rolls) Oxygen absorbers (20cc to 3000cc) in individual packets or continuous strip form, FDA GRAS Rated, lowering oxygen levels to less than 0.01%, available in iron-based and iron-free versions.
• Oxygen Indicators Reversible oxygen indicators that turn pink when oxygen is less than 0.01% and purple at 0.5% or greater oxygen levels for use with food packaging, diagnostics, and chemicals.
• Humidity Indicating Cards Reversible and irreversible humidity indicating cards that change from blue to pink to indicate humidity levels, meeting MIL-I-8835, MS 20003-2, and JDEC Standard 033, with cobalt-free options available.
• Irreversible Temperature Indicating Labels Temperature abuse monitoring labels with permanent color change including ColdMark freeze indicators (-3C to 10C), WarmMark 8-48 hour exposure monitors, and Thermax products (38-290C range).
• Reversible Temperature Indicating Labels Polyester micro-encapsulated liquid crystal color-changing temperature labels ranging from -30C to 120C with +/- 0.5C accuracy for medical, diagnostic, food service, and industrial applications.
• ShockWatch and TiltWatch Indicators ShockWatch impact indicators (5-100 G-force sensitivity) and TiltWatch tilt indicators providing irreversible color change upon mishandling, including companion labels, caution tape, and impact/environmental recorders.
• VCI Corrosion Inhibitors VCI (Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor) products including plastic bags, paper sheets, rolls, foam pads, emitters, sprays, wipes, and liquids that protect ferrous and non-ferrous metals from rust and corrosion.
• Gel Packs Shipping refrigerant gel packs and foam bricks in standard (32F/0C), low temperature (-58F to 30F), and sweat-proof versions, plus foam bricks (7.5-64 oz) and EPS foam shipping boxes.
• Strip Chart Temperature Recorders

Quantifiable outcome

• Container desiccants provide 50+ days of moisture protection and absorb up to 100% of their weight in moisture
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AGM Container Controls: AGM manufactures humidity indicators, desiccants, and breach indicators for military, aerospace, and industrial markets — directly competing with DPI's MIL-spec humidity cards and ShockWatch/TiltWatch indicators.
• Desiccare Inc. Desiccare manufactures packaged desiccants, oxygen absorbers, humidity indicators, and activated carbon products — overlapping nearly the entire DPI catalog for food, pharmaceutical, and electronics moisture-control applications.
• Multisorb Technologies: Multisorb is a leading manufacturer of sorbent products including desiccants, oxygen absorbers, and active packaging technologies serving pharmaceutical, food, electronics, and industrial markets — directly overlapping DPI's core product portfolio and customer verticals.
• Zerust (Northern Technologies International): Zerust/NTIC is a global manufacturer of VCI (volatile corrosion inhibitor) products and packaging films — directly competing with DPI's VCI corrosion inhibitor line in metal protection and shipping applications.
• Sorbtech: Sorbtech specializes in desiccant packets, oxygen absorbers, and humidity indicator cards serving similar industrial and pharmaceutical customers with comparable SKU breadth to Dry Pak.
• Absortech: Absortech is a Sweden-based specialist in container desiccants and cargo moisture protection, directly competing with DPI's Cargo DryPak line for global shipping container applications.
• SpotSee (ShockWatch parent): SpotSee owns the ShockWatch and TiltWatch brands that DPI resells/distributes; it is a direct competitor in the impact, tilt, and temperature indicator category that forms a meaningful share of DPI's catalog.

Broad incumbents

• Clariant (Functional Minerals / Desiccants): Clariant is a global specialty chemicals major whose desiccant and container drying products (Cargo Dry, Desi Pak) compete head-to-head with DPI's silica gel, clay, and molecular sieve offerings across pharma, food, and shipping container markets.

Regional players

• Stream Peak International: Stream Peak is a Singapore-based distributor and manufacturer of desiccants, oxygen absorbers, and moisture-control packaging serving APAC markets — a regional peer offering overlapping SKUs to DPI's Asia-positioned inventory.

Emerging players

• Intelsius (cold chain packaging): Intelsius designs temperature-controlled and cold chain packaging solutions including phase change materials and insulated shippers — overlapping DPI's gel pack and data logger offerings for pharma and life science cold chain applications.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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