PETpla.net Insider 03 / 2016

PRODUCTS 53 PET planet insider Vol. 17 No. 03/16 www.petpla.net Reduction of waste BTB PET-Recycling, established in 2006, and head- quartered in Bad Salzuflen, Germany, processes approxi- mately 20,000t of PET bottles per year. The owner-managed company with some 30 employees primarily produces PET granulate both for bottle-to-bottle and for foil manufacturers. The PET bottles to be processed undergo a preparation process of several stages before they pass as PET flakes through installed Sesotec flake sorting system. This system comprises a chute machine of type Flake Purifier CM 1536 and an already existing belt machine dating from 2011, which after modification could be integrated in the new installation. In accordance with the idea of BTB PET-Recycling, Sesotec, in addition to the optical sorters also supplied the steel construction, the pneumatic conveying technology, and the control technology. The objective of this was to better coordinate the work that had to be performed, and to shorten the down-time of the complete plant in the construction phase. “Because of continuously falling prices for low-grade PET material on the Asian market we had to develop new economic solutions for PET waste, and our strategy was to reduce the waste volume”, says plant manager Mr Zajontz. “With the new installation of the Sesotec sorting system we have reached this objective. There is no question regard- ing the profitability of the system.” He went on to add: “The integration of remote access makes it possible to monitor the sorting system through the network. Sesotec service engineers also can use remote diagnostics for short-term error remedying or for software updates, which makes pro- cesses in everyday operations much easier.” www.sesotec.com Consumer friendly capping Danone Waters has chosen Global Closure Systems (GCS) to cap the latest 1l bottle of its Volvic brand of natural mineral water. GCS has developed a screw cap with a TPE strip to provide a perfect grip, making it easier for consumers of all ages to open the bottle. The bi-injected cap is coloured in white and green and offers an on-shelf appeal. The closure is said to offer both increased convenience for consumers and on-shelf differentiation. “This cap is very well perceived by consumers, solving the micro-stresses we identified in the day-to-day usage” says Eric Maffert, International Marketing Manager for Volvic. The custom-made cap was designed and developed by Zeller Plastik in France, one of GCS’ 21 production plants. “Our experienced and dedicated field engineers were able to satisfy Danone’s brief by utilising their expertise in personal care packaging and thereby devising a closure that ensures both convenience and brand differentiation,” states Franck Doucet, Key Account Manager, GCS. www.gcs.com www.danone-waters.de