PETpla.net Insider 05 / 2013

BOTTLING / FILLING 33 PET planet insider Vol. 14 No. 05/13 www.petpla.net BOTTLING / FILLING 33 Portugal (Logoplaste), from Venezuela (Pepsi), Germany (Optipack) and – of course – in large numbers from Sacmi’s home market of Italy (San Benedetto, Guizza, etc.) During the opening ceremony in the audito- rium, Sacmi’s specialists explained the theory and the intention behind the new products, invariably with the emphasis on novelty, inno- vation and application. After the presentation came the tour of the factory where the products are manufactured and, on this Open Day, were also being demonstrated. Visitors were able to obtain a broad-based insight into the mysteries of product and production. Essential highlights Presentation of Sacmi – overview in brief Vezio Bernardi – General Manager Beverage The Italian economy remains mired in reces- sion and financial pressures are causing firms widespread difficulties. Despite this Sacmi`s consolidated revenue rose in 2011 by a spec- tacular 27% to €1,302 million, fell back slightly in 2012 and is expected in 2013 to continue at the record level of previous years. Operat- ing results are positive in total. Approx. 10% of revenue is generated from the Italian domes- tic market, 90% from exports. Major export markets are Asia (in particular China), Africa (emerging markets), South America (in particu- lar Brazil). The company has 4,000 employees worldwide. Revenues of Beverage & Packaging in 2012 totalled €328,8 million, also with a positive oper- ating result. Growth was generated by selected acquisitions, but also by intense efforts in the R&D departments (approx. 7% of revenue in 2012), both of which will be consolidated in the coming year. This is a major objective of group management. To quote Vezio Bernardi: ”Maintaining the progress already achieved whilst improving all products will be a continu- ous challenge in the years to come, in particular optimising individual machines: systematically, efficiently and without fuss.” Some 200 people attended the Sacmi Open Day event