QLM Group has acquired the assets and client list of coffee packaging specialist Roastar, strengthening its position in the flexible packaging market and expanding its capabilities in the coffee sector.
The acquisition includes an exclusive distribution agreement for the PrimeVent degassing valve system across Australia and Southeast Asia. According to QLM, the technology is designed to extend the shelf life of packaged coffee while reducing the amount of plastic used in degassing valves by 95 per cent compared with conventional designs.
QLM said the acquisition complements its recent $8 million investment in Australian manufacturing capacity, with Roastar's specialised equipment to be relocated to the company's Brisbane facility. The business said the move will combine regional manufacturing with local finishing to provide an expanded end-to-end offering for coffee roasters and brand owners.
According to QLM, integrating Roastar's coffee packaging expertise with its existing manufacturing, digital printing and supply chain operations is intended to support growth in the flexible packaging sector and broaden its offering of packaging solutions for the coffee industry.
Commenting on the acquisition, QLM general manager, Andrew Siwicki, told PKN: "QLM's acquisition of Roastar gives coffee brands more flexibility and options for their bags and packaging, more options with valves, and greater options for branding.
"PrimeVent is an exciting addition by providing a lower plastic option while maintaining product integrity, safety and keeping waste to a minimum. We are excited to see what we can achieve with brands in the coffee space."
