SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 1, 2025 – Sidel is preparing to showcase a suite of breakthrough packaging technologies at drinktec 2025 in Munich, including the world’s first laser technology for PET bottle blowing. The company positions this innovation as a pivotal shift in packaging performance, sustainability, and operational efficiency for the food, beverage, and personal care industries.
Laser Blowing Sets a New Benchmark in Efficiency
The highlight of Sidel’s presentation will be its newly developed laser technology for blowing, which promises to redefine the economics and environmental footprint of PET bottle production. By reducing material use while enhancing structural integrity, the system addresses both performance and sustainability imperatives. This approach aligns with industry demand for greater line efficiency, simplified workflows, and compliance with evolving European packaging regulations.
From Lightweight to Recycled PET: Delivering on Sustainability
Sidel’s exhibit will spotlight multiple sustainable packaging pathways:
- Lightweight PET bottles engineered for strength and reduced resin use
- 100% rPET integration with proven line compatibility
- Partial-label designs that minimize ink and adhesive waste
- Returnable packaging lines optimized for durability and hygiene
- PPWR-ready solutions ensuring compliance with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
The company emphasizes that sustainability improvements no longer require trade-offs, with packaging solutions that simultaneously reduce costs and enhance brand positioning.
Elevating Aseptic Filling with Digital Intelligence
As part of its leadership in aseptic technology, Sidel will also present next-generation solutions for sensitive beverages. By integrating digital intelligence into aseptic filling, the company aims to push food safety standards higher while improving flexibility and throughput. For manufacturers managing increasingly complex product portfolios, this could enable faster changeovers and more secure quality assurance across production runs.
Complete Line Innovations Across PET, Can, and Glass
Sidel’s new “Next Line” concept for PET and rPET production is built on real-world operational data to achieve maximum performance with minimal resources. The company is extending similar advancements to can and glass packaging, with lines designed to balance sustainability, flexibility, and product quality. These upgrades are expected to be particularly relevant for producers navigating fluctuating input costs and rising consumer demand for eco-conscious packaging.
Performance Services for the Full Lifecycle
Beyond equipment, Sidel will highlight how digital services and lifecycle support contribute to “Next Level Performance.” From predictive maintenance to tailored optimization programs, the company positions its services portfolio as a way for manufacturers to safeguard uptime and maximize return on capital investments.
Engagement at drinktec 2025
Industry attendees will be able to explore these solutions at Sidel’s stand, which is designed to reflect the customer journey from concept to performance services. Pietro Cassani, President and CEO of Sidel, underscores the significance of the moment:
“We invite all visitors to join us for an unforgettable event where you can see and touch our latest technologies, and engage with the experts behind the designs. This is not merely a time of incremental change, but a key shift in the industry, with our laser innovation unlocking new possibilities and more. It is a time to harness our extensive knowledge to overcome the most critical challenges today.”
Strategic Outlook
For producers facing rising regulatory pressures, volatile material costs, and consumer expectations for greener packaging, Sidel’s portfolio at drinktec signals a clear push toward integrated, data-driven, and sustainable production ecosystems. With solutions spanning PET, can, and glass, the company positions itself as a partner in future-proofing packaging operations.
Learn more about Sidel’s technologies and its participation at drinktec 2025 at www.sidel.com.