PETpla.net Insider 06 / 2019

BOTTLE MAKING 60 PET planet Insid er Vol. 20 No. 06/19 www.petpla.net NBĔ H?Q ;AĔ I@ <INNFCHĴ field. We have developed proficiency with modeling software that allows us to provide a ‘walk through’ of Conceptual Design alternatives in a virtual world.” They advise their clients in utility systems like air compression systems, chiller plants, water cooling and boiler systems as well as material handling systems or HVAC systems. “When we do a project, we stay around typically through the start-up and optimisation phase. In support of that, we implement what we call the process control plan which gives the customer a set-up of operating guide lines in which to control their processes. Everything we do is building up to designing and integrating systems which supports our customers to get to the optimal point in efficiency of production and processing.” In addi- tion to utility and process design, the company is also specialised in control systems and power distribution. Beyond engineering, project management and controls implementation, PTS is com- mitted to helping customers develop a complete system of operating guide- lines. They offer training courses and operational tools for daily life busi- ness. PTS is particularly well known for courses in PET 101 which covers many key areas of preform and bottle produc- tion including – Blow Moulding Process Theory and Process Optimisation, Injection and Blow Moulding Process Theory and Application also Design of Experiment – Statistical Modelling of All Processes (filling, labelling, packag- ing, closure manufacturing, extrusion moulding, injec- tion moulding, reheat blow moulding, etc). PTS also provides training programs in statistical Process Control – SPC Theory, SPC Applica- tion, SPC Programming, etc. and a Comprehensive Six Sigma Certification Pro- gram. Paul sees that the great- est strength as an engi- neering and design firm are the people working there. “What started as a 2-person company has grown into an organisation of over 35 engineers which eventu- ally will include 18 owners by year-end. That’s unique. Half of the people work- ing here are owners. Going back ten years everyone working here was an owner. This has always been our philosophy and the culture that we wanted to develop. We want our employees to take ownership in the company because we feel like that tends to get them to take ownership in the pro- jects. It creates a lot more pride because it’s theirs. That works well for us. We are a team in every sense of the word. Our people have the autonomy to make a difference. The joy in what we do is being able to do the front-end planning, design work, the actual execution, and finally, teaching the people. To us, this is a very satisfying piece of work.” www.petsystems.com