JB Anderson is ALC’s desiccant and container dressing materials division that produces a range of solutions specifically designed to protect products that are shipped via road, air or sea. These include a broad range of desiccant products, as well as a range of customized container liner, bulkhead and corrugated & kraft paper solutions that maximize loading capacity of the container and ensure products remain secure during transit. Our Desiccant Solutions Types Of Moisture Damage What is a desiccant? A desiccant is defined as a hydrating agent that attracts and retains moisture from the atmosphere.

How do desiccants work? Potential product Mould / Desiccants actively attract moisture from the surrounding air which reduces the dew point. The dew point is the temperature at damage mildew elimination which condensation takes place.

Why are desiccants used? Desiccants are used to decrease the risk of cargo damage due Damaged/ to condensation - or “container rain” - which results in moisture Corrosion damage damage. collapsed packaging

What happens inside a container during transit? Containerized cargo is subjected to significant temperature fluctuations during the transit period. As the temperature inside the container increases the entrapped air is able to absorb more moisture. As the temperature in the container decreases, the air Peeled labels is not able to hold the total amount of moisture, which is then released in the form of condensation. Desiccant Solutions Through its JB Anderson division, ALC offers a wide range of desiccant solutions for containers, trucks (short-haul) and in-the-box applications. Customized printing is also offered across all desiccant products at the point of manufacture.

JB Anderson currently distributes products globally, to customers across Europe, USA, Asia and Africa, and have stock available in most regions via a distributor/warehouse network.

In terms of industries, JB Anderson supplies desiccant solutions to agricultural sectors that include:

• cocoa & coffee beans • cashew nuts • sesame seeds • sugar • grains • spices • cotton • shea • pulses as well as industrial sectors such as: • steel • aluminium • fruit juice • canned goods • automotive • electronics • machinery • consumer goods Desiccant Needs Analysis (DNA)

When it comes to transporting cargo, each shipment is unique and requires a specific approach in determining the optimum amount of desiccant needed. Factors such as the number of days in transit, temperature variances, mode of transport, moisture content and, most importantly, cargo sensitivity to moisture all vary from shipment to shipment.

These are critical factors when calculating the ideal amount of desiccant required for a specific shipment.

JB Anderson have developed software to calculate the amount of desiccant required for a specific shipment, ensuring that the optimal ratio of desiccant can be calculated prior to transit.

This ensures significantly reduced desiccant wastage, as well as optimum shipment protection during transit. Desiccant Range • Contents form a gel once water is absorbed • Absorbs up to 250% of moisture relative to its weight

• Up to 250% absorption • Compact design

• Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology • Easy to install and to remove

• Hanger for easy installation • Cost effective packing material

• Hangs in container recesses • Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology

• Available in various formats (single 500g bag, to string of bags) • Absorbs 1.5 litre of water per bag of 550g (2 Litres of water per string of 2 bags)

• Absorbs 1.5 litres of water per 500g bag • StoDri meets the Federation of Cocoa & Commerce Ltd. requirements for the shipment

• StoGel is recommended by independent insurance brokers for the shipment of agricultural of cocoa beans inside containers commodities • StoDri is recommended by independent insurance brokers for the shipment

• StoGel meets the Federation of Cocoa & Commerce Ltd. requirements for the shipment of agricultural commodities of cocoa beans inside containers • Absorbs up to 300% of moisture relative to its weight • Contents form a gel once water is absorbed

• Compact design • Up to 400% absorption

• Easy to install and to remove • Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology

• Cost-effective packing material • Claw Hanger for easy installation

• Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology • Hang in container recesses

• Absorbs 1 litre of water per bag of 550g (2 litres of water per string of 2 bags) • Available in single 500g bags

• JB Dri meets the Federation of Cocoa & Commerce Ltd. requirements for the shipment • Absorbs 1.5 Litre of water per 500g bag of cocoa beans inside containers

• JB Dri is recommended by independent insurance brokers for the shipment of agricultural commodities • For use in both trailers and containers • Absorbs approximately 50% of moisture relative to its weight

• Optimized for short trips (2 – 21 days) • Clay is activated with high quality CaCl2

• Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology • Packaged in spun-bond polypropylene which is a strong,

• Up to 400 % absorption lightweight and breathable material

• Gel consistency • Desiccant bags are fitted with a hook for easy installation

• Rapid absorption rate • Clay-based desiccant

• Adhesive backing • Rapid absorption rate

• 125g sachets in various formats • 1kg & 2kg bulk bags

• Can be fitted with a claw hanger • Contents form a gel once water is absorbed

• Up to 300% absorption

• Leakproof, through our advanced, unique membrane technology

• Claw-hanger for easy installation

• Hangs in container recesses

• Available in single 500g bags

• Absorbs 1.5 litres of water per 500g bag Packaging In-The-Box Desiccant Range • For gun safes, shoes, cameras, pharmaceutical products etc • Historically the only universal standard for desiccants

• Sizes: 0,5g, 1g, 2g, 4g, 50g, 100g (other sizes as requested) • Spec designed for use in military application

• Indicating and non-indicating • Sold in unit sizes Container Liner Range • For transportation of items in bulk (e.g. cocoa beans, coffee beans, grains etc).

• Allows for max. loading capacity of container.

• Reduces packaging weight and cost

• Recyclable

• For the transportation of animal hides and other products that release liquids

• Made from a durable “double-skin” polyethylene film

• Recyclable

• For the transportation of products that are sensitive to temperature fluctuations

• Maximum loading capacity

• HDPE/LDPE/Aluminium foil

• Prevents leaking fluids from the container

• Robust packaging materials

In addition to the current range, ALC also offers a custom liner solution, sourcing

liners for any specific customer need. Paper Materials • Used to line the container before loading cargo

• Acts as a barrier between container wall and cargo

• Available in customized weight & dimensions to meet the requirements of the customer Bulkhead Sheets • Used to secure container bulkhead

• Ensures product remains secure during transit

• Provides an additional layer of protection

• Safe to open container & discharge cargo upon arrival at destination 6 Paddy Close, Cape Town, 7800, South Africa

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