As a major packaging innovation, KHS has developed one of the lightest PET bottles for still beverages, weighing just 5.89 grams for a 591ml format. The project, referred to as Factor 101, was completed in four months in close collaboration with Husky Technologies. “With such extreme lightweighting, the top load is especially …
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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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Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) has invested in a new bottling line in Namibia, aimed at increasing the plant’s production capacity by 30%. The new line is capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour, supporting the company’s growth and efficiency. The investment also includes a new water treatment plant featuring advanced water recovery technology …
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Arnest Packaging Solutions, a division of Russia’s Arnest Group, has signed an agreement with the Uzbek government to build an aluminum beverage can plant in Uzbekistan. The investment, totaling approximately $100 million, will support the creation of over 200 jobs. The plant, expected to begin production by next fall, will have an annual capacity …
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SIG, a global packaging solutions provider, has secured the sale of 13 filling lines during its participation in Gulfood Manufacturing 2024, held from November 5–7 in Dubai. The sold lines encompass SIG’s full range of aseptic carton, bag-in-box, and spouted pouch systems. Abdelghany Eladib, President & General Manager for India, Middle East & …
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Krones has reported robust financial results for the first nine months of 2024, with revenue increasing by 11.2% year-on-year to €3.87 billion, aligning with its full-year growth forecast of 9% to 13%. The company recorded an order intake of €1.32 billion in the third quarter, slightly exceeding the previous quarter and remaining close …
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