PETpla.net Insider 05 / 2018

BOTTLING / FILLING PET planet Insider Vol. 19 No. 05/18 www.petpla.net 37 BOTTLING / FILLING 37 important to us; it was also essential that we could fully rely on the technology to gener- ate aseptic production conditions,” empha- sises production manager Milka Tomanović. This quickly narrowed down the number of possible manufacturers. Nenad Delovski, head of the KHS ofce in Belgrade, had long been in touch with Nectar. “Five years ago we attended an aseptic presentation at the KHS factory in Bad Kreuznach together,” he remembers. “Since then we’ve been in constant contact, both locally and at various trade shows.” In the meantime the customer had become convinced that the high standard it required for its own products could only be achieved by using equipment of an equally top quality. This is even more important when it comes to securing a permanent supply to the European market. Above and beyond the basic requirements, the many opportunities offered by the system, its control setup and maintenance program and – above all – the recommendations from other companies ultimately persuaded Nectar to work together with the systems supplier. “With the new Innosept Asboll ABF 711 C Nectar has the rst aseptic ller of this kind for the produc- tion of fruit juice in all of Serbia,” explains Delovski – more than betting for the biggest fruit processor in the whole of southeast Europe. Boosting efciency The line has a capacity of 12,000bph and processes 500ml, 750ml and 1.5l PET bottles. Nectar not only invested in a ller but also in a stretch blow moulder by seizing the opportunity to acquire a used, fully over- hauled system from KHS. Including all air conveyors, discharge to the packaging and palletizing section and an Innocheck FHC ll height control system the investment came to about €3.5 million – which Nectar believes is money well spent. What Tomanović particularly appreciates about the cooperation with KHS is the team- work Nectar enjoys with KHS’ competent engineers. “These people share their knowl- edge with the customer,” she smiles. “This gives us security and the good feeling that we can easily clear up any problems which might arise in a straightforward manner.” Tomanović is also very pleased with the result. “With our new line we’ve been able to greatly boost our efciency – on the one hand thanks to the much higher capacity than on the old line and on the other through a reduction in downtime and larger produc- tion series.” www.khs.com Three questions for: Čedo Praška, director of Nectar What’s your company philosophy? Ever since its founding Nectar has attached great importance to product development and ensures that it produces consistent top quality. The growing enthusiasm of our consumers proves that we’re on the right track. What makes your company and your products so distinctive? The Nectar company is distinguished by its employees – especially by their expertise and high level of commitment. Our products are convincing not just thanks to their high standard but also through the wide range we offer, which includes something for everyone. What plans do you have for the future? We’ve made it our mission to become the market leader in the production of organic foods – and not just of beverages. We’re thus planning on making further investments and launching new packaging formats. We also want to offer consumers new products for all kinds of lifestyles, such as organic smoothies for people out and about and balanced breakfast snacks.