Manufacturing & Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 6, 2025 - Prinect User Days 2025 Highlight Print Shops' Drive for Automation and Hybrid Production

Print shops are facing increasing cost and competitive pressures, driving a strong need for comprehensive process automation. This was a central theme at the Prinect User Days 2025, a two-day event hosted by Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) at their headquarters in Wiesloch-Walldorf, Germany. The event, attended by over 300 Prinect users primarily from Europe, served as a forum for users to exchange information on utilizing and advancing Prinect workflow technology.

Cost Pressure and Competition Fuel Automation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 4, 2025 - Coca-Cola Installs InnoPET Blomax at Its Knetzgau Plant

With the help of latest-generation KHS stretch blow molding technology, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) is elevating energy savings in its PET bottle manufacturing operations. The company has replaced two older machines with the InnoPET Blomax, exceeding performance expectations. Central to this achievement is KHS’s innovative Double Gate (DoGa) heating concept, setting a new industry benchmark for sustainability and efficiency.

Coca-Cola Knetzgau: A Hub of Sustainable Innovation

Hall 10, Booth 10-B37: meet Sidel experts.

CFIA, Rennes Parc Expo, France

4 – 6 March 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 4, 2025 –At CFIA, Sidel will showcase how it supports food manufacturers in achieving exceptional industrial performance through its latest packing and palletising innovations, comprehensive turnkey line solutions, and advanced PET container blowing capabilities.

Sidel is participating in CFIA 2025, France’s leading exhibition for the food processing and manufacturing sectors, featuring 1,700 exhibitors and over 21,500 visitors. The company’s showcase will highlight innovations in packing and palletising, a comprehensive turnkey complete line approach; and advanced PET container blowing capabilities.

Innovative packing and palletising solutions

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 30, 2025  –StarLITE®-R STILL is a new bottle base that employs Sidel’s patented technology to ensure 100% recycled PET (rPET) integration, lightweighting, and high-speed production for water, juices, milk, and edible oil from 0.25L up to 2.5L.

“Mainstream food and beverage manufacturers are seeking designs that range from simple, lightweight options to more aesthetic shapes with optimised weights, yet all compatible with high-speed production,” comments Mikael Derrien, Manager Packaging Innovations at Sidel.   

“They aim to reduce production costs through lightweighting, lower blowing pressures, and reduced energy consumption, while also striving to minimise their carbon footprint in response to regulatory pressures and consumer demand.”

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – Telia Finland, a leading telecommunications operator, has entered into a multi-year collaboration with Teleste, a renowned provider of broadband network technologies. This strategic partnership focuses on optimizing the operation and development of broadband and TV services delivered through Telia Finland's cable networks.

Enhancing Service Quality and Availability

Under this agreement, Teleste will assume responsibility for the operation and development of Telia Finland's cable-based broadband and TV services. This transition, expected to be finalized by the end of 2024, includes the transfer of a select group of key personnel to Teleste, ensuring continuity and expertise.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – Orange Belgium is making a significant investment in its network infrastructure to meet the growing demand for high-speed connectivity. The company is modernizing its 1 Gbps fixed internet access network by transitioning to Distributed Access Architecture (DAA), a move that will pave the way for multi-gigabit speeds and enhanced service reliability.

This strategic upgrade aligns with Orange Belgium's 'Lead the Future' corporate strategy, which aims to achieve two-thirds Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) and one-third Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC) coverage across its Wallonia and Brussels footprint by 2040. This ambitious plan will enable Orange Belgium to offer speeds of 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps, ensuring its customers have access to the fastest and most reliable internet connectivity.

DAA: A Foundation for Next-Generation Connectivity

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) is pleased to announce the installation of its first Jetfire 50 digital printing systems at customer sites in Switzerland and Germany. Gremper AG in Switzerland will be the first customer to use the new industrial inkjet system, which is scheduled to start operating in March 2025. Meinders & Elstermann GmbH & Co. KG in Germany will also be installing a Jetfire 50 in April.

Gremper AG Invests in Hybrid Production for Capacity Expansion

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – The countdown is on for wire & Tube Mexico 2025, the premier event for professionals in the wire and tube industries. Taking place from February 11th to 13th at Cintermex in Monterrey, this event offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore groundbreaking innovations, and gain valuable insights into the future of the sector.

wire & Tube Mexico 2025: A Hub for Industry Professionals

Whether you're seeking networking opportunities, attending cutting-edge presentations, or discovering the latest products and solutions, wire & Tube Mexico 2025 has it all. Now is the time to plan your visit and make the most of this invaluable experience.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – CR Beverage, a leading Chinese bottled water brand, has partnered with Sidel to install three high-speed aseptic complete lines, significantly expanding its production capacity for sensitive beverages like teas, juices, and carbonated drinks. This investment comes as CR Beverage seeks to meet the growing demand for healthier, higher-quality drinks packaged in eco-friendly materials.

Meeting Growing Consumer Demand

CR Beverage, already a dominant player in China's bottled water market, is committed to diversifying its product portfolio and offering consumers a wider selection of premium beverages. This expansion aligns with GlobalData's prediction of a 4.6% compound annual growth rate in the Chinese beverage market from 2023 to 2027.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 16, 2025 – Tomato Jos Farming and Processing Limited has been awarded the prestigious SAVE FOOD Project Award 2024 for its impactful work in reducing post-harvest losses and empowering smallholder farmers in Nigeria. The award, which includes a €10,000 grant, recognizes the company's innovative approach to improving tomato cultivation, processing, and marketing in the region.

Addressing Food Loss in Sub-Saharan Africa

Nigeria is the largest producer of tomatoes in Sub-Saharan Africa, yet it imports millions of dollars worth of tomato products annually. This paradox is largely due to significant post-harvest losses – nearly half the harvest spoils due to inadequate cold chains, poor storage and transportation, and challenging climatic conditions. This results in substantial economic hardship for smallholder farmers and contributes to food insecurity.