Sidel, the leading global provider of pet solutions for liquid packaging, will be introducing for the first time in the uae its sidel matrix™ combi system, after being selected by dubai crystal minera
16 September 2015
16/09/2015
The Sidel Matrix Combi, based on the most cost-effectivetechnology of the latest generation of Sidel Matrix systems, willcontribute to delivering high level performance and productionsafety, along with reduced costs and a low environmental footprint.Dubai Crystal Mineral Water and Refreshments is a HACCP and ISOcertified company involved in multi-faceted activities withmanufacturing and distribution facilities in Iran and UAE for theCrystal and Hatta Mineral Water brands.
The Sidel Matrix Combi will help the Emirati bottler to producePET water bottles in 330ml and 500ml formats at a speed of 22,500bottles per hour (bph) and 1.5l format at a speed of16,000bph.
Along with the Sidel Matrix Combi system, DubaiCrystal Mineral Water and Refreshments will integrate Sidel'srecently launched Sidel StarLite™ base packaging technology whichgives added durability, stability, and overall resistance to thePET bottles. It offers a more energy efficient method ofproduction, allowing producers to achieve significant savings onenergy and the amount of PET used in the overall productionprocess.
"We have been looking to upgrade our factory with the latestsolutions in packaging and bottling innovation, and we chose Sidelbecause of their proven capabilities and proficiency. Withversatility and production savings for PET bottles, Sidel was thebest option for us, and we are very certain that our consumers willfeel the same," said Shahram Raheb, Managing Director of DubaiCrystal Mineral Water and Refreshments.
Line Flexibility, Innovative Designs, andLightweighting
The Sidel Matrix Combi system integrates the blow-fill-capfunction in one single enclosure, with neck-handling and positivetransfer of bottles, which avoids limitations imposed by airconveyors.
It brings together allthe benefits of blowing and filling innovations in an integratedsolution which delivers outstanding energy efficiency whilesimultaneously cutting costs. The machine offers savings in rawmaterials with light or ultra-lightweight bottles, as well asreduced consumption of air, water, chemicals and energy.
"The Combi's overall efficiency, its compact size, ergonomicdesign, easy maintenance and lower energy consumption can allcontribute to further reductions in producers' costs. We areconfident that the line will help Crystal Water meet theirobjectives in the market and achieve operational excellence," saidHarbinder Kathuria, Regional Commercial Director of Greater MiddleEast at Sidel.
The beverage sector is expected to continue growing in the UAEacross various categories. In 2014, the consumption of water, themost consumed beverage item, stood at around 1.05 billion litresand is due to grow by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5per cent over the next four years to reach 1.35 billion litres by2018.
