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2008

Sidel appoints sustainability officer

With beverage packaging under intensifying environmental scrutiny, Sidel has named Luc Desoutter sustainable development VP to formally spearhead solutions and environmental initiatives.

Plastic bottle revolution begins at www.no-bottle.com

Sidel unveils the www.no-bottle.com Web site, detailing the company’s actions to reduce the environmental impact of plastic bottles.

FlexLine, first bottling line designed for ultralight PET bottles

Sidel introduces the FlexLine at Interpack. FlexLine is the first bottling line dedicated to producing ultralight water bottles at high speeds. This environmentally-friendly technology paves the way for mass production of these types of bottles.

Palletizing takes a positive turn

Sidel will present at Interpack a new robotic palletizing application. Featuring a «positive turning» infeed system with neither “collision” nor impact, the system reduces the risk of damage to the packs and increases line flexibility.

New infrared lamps cut electricity consumption by 15% on Sidel blow molding machines

Sidel and Philips have teamed up to develop new infrared lamps for blow molding machine ovens for a 15% savings on electricity.

New aseptic solutions from Sidel: 1 filler, 2 decontamination processes, 3 configurations

At Interpack, Sidel is presenting a complete range of solutions for aseptic packaging of sensitive products sold in plastic bottles at room temperature.

Sidel opens Packaging Development & Tooling Center in Mexico

As business booms for its Mexican customers, Sidel is investing three million euros in a project designed to offer proximity, responsiveness and service.

Isklar Norwegian Glacial Natural Mineral Water Launches in the UK

In April 2008, Isklar, a premium still Norwegian Glacial Natural Mineral Water will make waves when it breaks into the UK market. The launch is the result of a close collaboration between Isklar and Sidel, one of the world’s leading suppliers of beverage packaging equipment.

German company HANSA-HEEMANN selects Sidel for its new plant in Bruchsal

In 2006 HANSA-HEEMANN AG, one of Germany's leading mineral water and soft drink suppliers, purchased a new facility in Bruchsal, 20 kms North of Karlsruhe. Sidel handled the new plant’s lines design and equipment supply providing a customized, highly innovative proposal that met the customer’s high standards for quality, efficiency and flexibility.

Sidel India turns 10

After opening its doors in January 1998, Sidel India now has 105 employees in three locations: Pune (offices and manufacturing), Gurgaon (New Delhi), and Mumbai, where sales, services, and engineering are located. The subsidiary has propelled Sidel to the lead in India’s bottled water, soft drink, and fruit juice market.

Sidel at Interpack 2008: innovations safeguard health and the environment

Sidel, one of the world’s top suppliers of complete bottling lines, will take part in Interpack, packaging’s biggest trade show, in Dusseldorf from April 24th-30th. At its 1,000-sq-meter booth, Sidel will present its newest packaging solutions, from bottle design to palletizing.

Sidel names new president

After two years working side by side, Mart Tiismann succeeded Gérard Stricher as president and CEO of Sidel on January 1, 2008.