Sidel in Brief
Efficiency and cost-saving in Mexico
When beverage producer Jugos del Valle, based in Mexico were ready to expand production they chose Sidel, who delivered two hot-fill Combi production lines. With Sidel’s solution Jugos del Valle have been able to eliminate unnecessary handling of empty bottles, reduce the number of machines they use, increase package hygiene and improve production reliability. In short: more efficient production at less expense.
Sidel named Supplier of the Year by South African Breweries
At the annual South African Breweries (SAB) Brewers Breakfast Sidel was awarded the Supplier of the Year title. The award recognized Sidel’s expertise and effectiveness in the supply, installation and commissioning of a Hydra Bottle Washer on Line 6 in SAB’s Prospecton brewery in Durban.
Online technical training from Sidel
Sidel’s technical training offering is now available online in a user-friendly and easy-to-navigate interactive format, including search and download of entire documents or selected pages.
A daily dose
Sidel always aim to provide package solutions with marketable designs, and a sustainable production process at low cost and high profit. One of the latest is the DailyDose™. This is a multipack solution for consuming small amounts of fruit or yoghurt drinks on a regular basis and on-the-go.
A new distinctive look for California’s Penta Water
Penta Water Company from California, US needed a new, more appealing, look for their ultra-purified bottled drinking water. Through past experience they turned to Sidel for expertise in bottle design. Penta’s vision was to build the brand by introducing a new look representing the company’s tradition of delivering great taste and purity. After through investigation of the customer’s needs, Sidel fully incorporated the inherent brand values in the design. The new bottle, created in 2011, has a sleek, contoured shape which is ergonomic and visually pleasing. As a result Penta can create a family brand identity for new sizes and product line extensions.
New Pressure-Sensitive Labeling (PSL) Unit for Beer: a Sidel original
In response to a growing demand for quality labeling, Sidel has created the new Pressure-Sensitive Labeling (PSL) Unit for beer. This original invention is efficient, flexible and sustainable and was successfully field-tested by Swedish beer brand Spendrups.The new PSL unit is more stable and significantly reduces vibration. The use of ultra-thin films results in less waste, lower costs and greater flexibility.
Read the complete article in the Tetra Laval annual report (pdf)