Aptar Closures has broadened its dispensing solutions portfolio to address the evolving needs of the specialty sauce market, introducing four closure types: Tower, Tab Top, Directional Snap Top, and Ecolite Directional Pour Spout. The company, headquartered in Crystal Lake, Illinois, has developed these solutions to enhance functionality, hygiene, and …
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SIG and ALCA Corp have announced the launch of the first commercial products filled on SIG’s next-generation aseptic spouted pouch system featuring in-line pouch sterilization. The new system, SIG Prime 55 In-Line Aseptic, removes the need for third-party pre-sterilization of pouches. The debut will take place at Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, from …
Rotzinger PharmaPack has unveiled VarioFill, a modular filling and capping platform aimed at manufacturers and contract fillers of over-the-counter (OTC) products, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceuticals. The platform is designed to accommodate a wide range of solid and liquid products. It supports various packaging materials, container shapes, and closure types, enabling users to …
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested R365 million in a new high-speed bottling line at its Midrand plant in Gauteng. The facility is designed to produce 72,000 bottles per hour and will expand the company’s capacity in the hydration category. The line will manufacture Bonaqua Pump Still 750ml and Powerade 500ml …
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KHS Group and Husky Technologies have announced the development of an ultra-lightweight polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle designed for still beverages, claiming a 30% reduction in material use compared to standard containers. The 591mL bottle weighs 5.89 grams and, according to KHS, can be manufactured entirely from recycled PET (rPET). The companies said the design …
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Sidel has introduced the EvoFILL Can Compact, a new can-filling solution tailored for low-to-medium-speed production lines in the beverage industry. The system, designed to serve the growing needs of beer and carbonated soft drink manufacturers, delivers speeds of up to 40,000 cans per hour while maintaining a compact footprint. Amid rising global …
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Syntegon has launched its new MLD Advanced filling machine, designed specifically for ready-to-use (RTU) nested syringes. The machine meets growing demands from pharmaceutical manufacturers for high-output, precision filling, and 100 percent in-process control (IPC). Markus Burkert, Product Manager at Syntegon, explained, “Especially with high-value medicines, it is essential that each drop is filled …
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SIG reported a 15% increase in sales for its SIG Terra portfolio of sustainable packaging materials for aseptic cartons in 2024. This growth exceeds the company’s overall 6% revenue increase in carton packaging, reflecting the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. SIG Terra is designed to reduce the environmental impact of packaging. In 2024, approximately …
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Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited (SZL) has made significant strides in boosting production efficiency and sustainability with the installation of an advanced non-returnable PET line from KHS. The upgrade, implemented at the company’s Harare facility, has tripled production capacity while significantly reducing resource consumption and operating costs. The state-of-the-art line includes the InnoPET BloFill stretch …
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Sukkur Beverages’ new Aqua Fina production facility in Pakistan, inaugurated on January 6, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. The state-of-the-art plant is designed to be self-sustaining and eco-friendly, showcasing the leadership of Madam Sayeeda Leghari. The inauguration was attended by Eugene Willemsen, CEO of International Beverages …
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