A young company in Nigeria with plans for growth has opted for Dortmund-based systems supplier KHS for its new PET line. Nigeria is projected to have the world’s third largest population by 2050, yet already its supply of drinking water is inadequate, Nigerians are continuing to have to resort to buying water in bottles – …
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Long-established packaging solution provider Sidel Group has launched a brand new base for flat PET containers, which the company claims not only increases stability but is also more environmentally friendly. The oval StarLITE™ HPC base is compliant with recycled PET (rPET) up to 100% and is said to increase container stability by up to 25%, while also …
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By Elisa Conselvan Nigerian Breweries has commissioned a 5.1bn-naira (AED19million) automated PET bottling line in Ijebu-Ode plant. Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun commissioned the line, with a capacity to produce 24,000 bottles per hour to world-class safety and quality standards. Nigerian Breweries MD/CEO Jordi Borrut Bel said the line will ultimately become …
Sacmi Rigid Packaging Technologies has brought all its solutions under one roof with its new Business Unit. In doing so, the company aims to enhance its numerous market-leading technological plus-points and keep pace with the industry’s accelerating focus on sustainability, versatility and performance. Business Unit General manager Vezio Bernardi said: “Sacmi has always …
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Oman Refreshment Company (ORC) has launched three new formats for PET bottles in order to meet changes in consumer demand. Sidel, its trusted OEM, completed the line conversion within a reduced lead time. These formats are now operating with improved rated speed to satisfy consumer demand in Oman. Established in 1974 and currently employing more …
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KHS Group has added a further environmentally friendly system to its portfolio. With its tried-and- tested Innopack Kisters tray packers, the systems supplier now enables cans of food and beverage to be wrapped in paper. The new technology provides an alternative to shrink film or wraparound cartons. Regarding stability the results are the same …
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PET preform injection moulding is a highly competitive business, so production efficiency is critical to success. Hot runners in the mould are a fundamental element in the total system, so any anomaly in their operation can compromise output. In addition to mechanical or electrical issues that can affect the efficiency of a hot runner …
With the help of high-quality, efficient KHS technology the sales of packaged water in Uganda are climbing to ever greater heights. And at the same time, awareness of the responsible use of resources is growing – an example that could set a precedent. At 5,109 meters above sea level, Margherita Peak in …
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Niche Cocoa Industry Ltd, Ghana’s largest fully integrated cocoa processor, recently signed a deal with Sidel to move into uncharted territory: beverage production. The plan is to support Ghana’s School Feeding Programme by providing 5.6 million pupils with ready-to-drink chocolate milk for 100 school days per year. Niche Cocoa, founded in 2011, manufactures high quality, …
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The World Food Innovation Awards have justly recognised this newly released, environmentally friendly, compact and attractive water bottle design named after an ancient deity For its latest eco-friendly packaging design concept, Aya, Sidel has received the World Food Innovation Award (WFIA) in the category “Best Drink Packaging Design”. With the prize-winning Aya design, Sidel has …
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