QLM Group acquires Roastar Coffee packaging assets in US$5.36M expansion

AUSTRALIA – QLM Group has acquired the assets and client list of coffee packaging specialist Roastar, securing exclusive distribution rights for Prime Vent degassing valve technology across Australia and Southeast Asia as part of an 8 million Australian dollar (US$5.36 million) expansion.

The Brisbane-based group’s acquisition includes Roastar’s specialised equipment, which will be relocated to QLM’s Brisbane facility, combining with the company’s existing manufacturing, digital printing and supply chain capabilities. 

Prime Vent’s patented degassing valve system extends coffee product shelf life while reducing plastic use by 95 percent compared with conventional valves. 

The acquisition follows QLM’s 8 million Australian dollar (US$5.36 million) investment in new production capacity and supports its broader expansion in the flexible packaging sector. 

Prime Vent Technology Reduces Plastic Waste While Extending Shelf Life

Prime Vent is a degassing valve system designed to preserve coffee aroma, flavour and freshness while offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional button valves, which have not changed significantly since the 1960s. 

The technology uses cutting-edge laser engineering to customise vents for any bag, roll or tin, providing a comprehensive, cost-effective solution across the coffee sector. 

The exclusive regional rights give QLM a proprietary technology position in the coffee packaging segment, enabling the group to offer an expanded end-to-end offering for coffee roasters and brand owners. 

The 95 percent plastic reduction compared to traditional valves represents a significant environmental benefit for coffee packaging, as millions of valves are used annually across the global coffee industry, contributing to plastic waste that often cannot be recycled.

Brisbane Facility Combines Manufacturing, Printing and Supply Chain Capabilities

The acquisition strengthens QLM’s position in the flexible packaging market and expands its capabilities in the coffee sector. 

By integrating Roastar’s coffee packaging expertise with QLM’s existing digital printing, manufacturing and supply chain operations, the group aims to support growth across the flexible packaging sector and broaden its offering of packaging solutions for the coffee industry. 

QLM, which has manufacturing operations in Australia and across Asia-Pacific, continues to invest in strategic acquisitions and machinery to enhance its manufacturing capabilities. 

The Brisbane facility will now serve as a central hub for coffee packaging production, combining Roastar’s specialised equipment with QLM’s existing operations to deliver comprehensive solutions for coffee roasters and brand owners across the region.

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