PETpla.net Insider 10 / 2020

LABELLING PETplanet Insider Vol. 21 No. 10/20 www.petpla.net 51 PE Labeller machines were installed in the Recoaro factory in 2019-20. A new PE machine was installed on the PET mineral water line, with the primary objective of replacing paper labels with plastic and increasing the overall efficiency of the line. The requirements for the new machine were that it should produce 30,000bph in OPP with four different for- mats. The objectives were: to increase the productivity and flexibility of the line, replace paper labels with plastic and, going forward, increase efficiency while reducing maintenance costs. “The machine had to be made with format changes in mind and to be interchangeable with the other two already installed on other production lines, and with the guarantee of a low annual maintenance cost,” said Negri. “We understood the needs and regard meeting them as a joint success.” Equipping for the future “The future will be affected by the negative impact Covid-19,” says Tiozzo. “We expect to see consoli- dation in all sectors, with takeovers by large groups. Only those who are quick to understand and react to rapid changes in the market will over- come the complex challenge that lies ahead.” Recoaro will seek to consolidate its market share and expand into new areas, such as co-packing seltzer alcohol beverages. Sustainability, in production and distribution, will be among the highest priorities. PE Labellers will be part of that future, challenged to propose and develop innovative, high performance labelling solutions. www.pelabellers.com Simpl-Cut machine is an ergonomic labelling solution Building the future in every moment of your business 40 Bar Oil-Free Piston Compressors for PET Applications. hertz-kompressoren.com The Simpl-Cut is ideal for many different sectors: Beverage (mineral waters and soft drinks), Food & Dairy, Home Care or Chemicals.