First to market Westbuild Rainproof Bags
Westbuild’s Kwikset™ Concrete, Concrete40™ High Strength and Concrete General Purpose are now available in revolutionary rainproof, tear resistant, eco-friendly bags which offer a wealth of advantages to retailers and customers alike.
“Being rainproof is not the only advantage of our new Dry As A Bone packaging. The benefits are enormous for both retail and trade stores and most importantly for the end users of our products. For instance, the bags are tougher, tear resistant and less likely to break. With no product leakage they are much cleaner to handle and easier to transport. But importantly the bag design significantly increases the shelf life of the product. You can store a bag for months, open it and the contents are as ‘fresh’ as when they were first packed. Furthermore, polyethylene (PE) packaging requires less energy to recycle than traditional paper bags.
We introduced this bag to move forward alongside our European counterparts. Some of the biggest names in cement and Dry-Mix building materials throughout Europe are already presenting their products in this revolutionary form of packaging. This is not new technology, but it is new to Australia. And so far, only Westbuild have brought it here. ”
Tony Parlapiano
Director
Westbuild’s Kwikset™ Concrete, Concrete40™ High Strength and Concrete General Purpose are now available in revolutionary rainproof, tear resistant, eco-friendly bags which offer a wealth of advantages to retailers and customers alike.
Being rainproof is not the only advantage of our new Dry As A Bone packaging. The benefits are enormous for both retail and trade stores and most importantly for the end users of our products. For instance, the bags are tougher, tear resistant and less likely to break. With no product leakage they are much cleaner to handle and easier to transport. But importantly the bag design significantly increases the shelf life of the product. You can store a bag for months, open it and the contents are as ‘fresh’ as when they were first packed. Furthermore, polyethylene (PE) packaging requires less energy to recycle than traditional paper bags.
We introduced this bag to move forward alongside our European counterparts. Some of the biggest names in cement and Dry-Mix building materials throughout Europe are already presenting their products in this revolutionary form of packaging. This is not new technology, but it is new to Australia. And so far, only Westbuild have brought it here.
Tony Parlapiano
Director
Watch our corporate video of our rainproof bags
Innovation inspired by end-users
We all know the problems associated with paper packed Dry-Mix or cement based products, such as leaking, excessive dust, limited shelf life and even moisture sensitivity. Inspired by end-users who face these problems daily, our new resilient and rainproof bags will combat most of these issues quite easily, resulting in less waste, greater cost efficiency and a cleaner working environment.
Old Paper Bags
Rainproof Bags
Benefits for retailers
Westbuild’s Dry As A Bone bags are tougher, cleaner and require less in-store maintenance. They reduce the costs of torn and damaged bags and remember, warehousing is far cheaper out in the yard. You’ll free up valuable undercover space for products that have to be stored indoors and make safer deliveries to your customers in the knowledge that the product will not leak or get water damaged.
| Compare the benefits | Rainproof bag | Traditional Paper bag |
|---|---|---|
| Same quality product inside | ✔ | ✔ |
| Can be stored outdoors - no tarp required | ✔ | ✗ |
| Rainproof | ✔ | ✗ |
| Tear resistant | ✔ | ✗ |
| Reduces dust – cleaner to handle | ✔ | ✗ |
| Recyclable and biodegradable | ✔ | ✗ |
| No product leakage - less waste saves you money | ✔ | ✗ |
| Saves handling costs | ✔ | ✗ |
| Cleaner store - save on maintenance and cleaning costs | ✔ | ✗ |
| High-recognition glossy print packaging | ✔ | ✗ |
| Safer to transport | ✔ | ✗ |
| Moisture resistant - product stays ‘fresher’ longer | ✔ | ✗ |
| Significantly extended shelf life | ✔ | ✗ |
| Easier to stack | ✔ | ✗ |
| Greater customer satisfaction | ✔ | ✗ |
| And all for the same price | ✔ | ✔ |
Benefits for consumers
Westbuild’s Kwikset™, Concrete40™ and Concrete General Purpose are now available in revolutionary rainproof, tear resistant, eco-friendly bags which offer a wealth of advantages and the following benefits:
| Compare the benefits | Rainproof bag | Traditional Paper bag |
|---|---|---|
| Same quality product inside | ✔ | ✔ |
| Can be stored outdoors - no tarp required | ✔ | ✗ |
| Rainproof | ✔ | ✗ |
| Tear resistant | ✔ | ✗ |
| Reduces dust – cleaner to transport | ✔ | ✗ |
| Recyclable and biodegradable | ✔ | ✗ |
| No product leakage – less waste | ✔ | ✗ |
| Cleaner to handle | ✔ | ✗ |
| And all for the same price | ✔ | ✔ |
Improved Stacking
Because the contents of a Dry As A Bone bag are packed tightly and evenly, the bags are easier to stack in a neat and orderly way. Bags can be safely stacked to at least four pallets high with no risk of instability or damage.
Concrete General Purpose Dry-Mix – Rainproof Bag
Concrete40™ High Strength – Rainproof Bag
Grey Mortar Dry Mix GP – Rainproof
Kiln Dried Sand – White
KWIKSET™ – Rainproof Bag
M4 Mortar High Strength – Cream
M4 Mortar High Strength – Grey
Sand & Cement Dry-Mix – Rainproof Bag
Structural24 Rapid Strength Concrete – Rainproof Bag