42 TRADE SHOW REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 24 No. 01+02/23 www.petpla.net Drinktec review, part 3 Introducing HyPET Complete Husky introduced via video presentation the new HyPET Complete, a complete end-to-end, connected production solution. Developed to address ongoing top-of-mind challenges of global producers, HyPET Complete is modelled to transform variabi l ity into stabi l ity throughout every stage of PET preform production. “To truly succeed in today’s global climate, it has become clear that to be competitive, producers need to think beyond just hardware to a more holistic approach to manufacturing,” said Robert Domodossola, Husky’s President of Rigid Packaging. “HyPET Complete goes one step further enabling producers to build more resilient, stable manufacturing models that are less affected by shifting external factors. This is particularly relevant today as we see producers who are increasingly looking for more energy efficient manufacturing processes and packaging materials, such as PET, to offset fluctuating costs.” HyPET Complete was founded on a holistic approach that incorporates factory planning and tooling lifecycle optimisation, workforce training and development, a fully digitised delivery model and OEM parts solution, as well as the company’s recently introduced Advantage+Elite proactive, predictive and transparent monitoring solution. All components are designed to work together to enable producers to successfully navigate through today’s most prevalent challenges, including achieving circularity and sustainability, mitigating supply chain risks, preparing for skilled labour shortages, optimising material and operational efficiency, as well as offsetting rising material costs and inflation. HyPET Complete is supported by Husky’s latest generation platform of proven HyPET systems tailored for the production of rPET that include a purposebuilt drying solution, optimised energy management, enhanced melt control, automated mould cleaning, integrated part quality inspection etc. www.husky.co Stackable PET bottles US-based PET bot t l e techno l - ogy manufacturer Saniton Plastic has showcased an exciting PET packaging concept, the Interlocking Bottle. The company is making use of a bottle design they developed in-house, which, according to their information, should save on logistics costs and emissions by up to 35%. The PET bottles have been designed in such a way that they can be linked together, therefore saving space compared to regular bottles, as well as increasing their transport stability. “We call it ‘interlocking bottle technology’”, explained CEO Alaa Hattab at the trade fair stand, showing his promotional PET bottle with a two-part Drinktec label. With the space savings achieved by the design, it should be possible to minimise any wasted space in the traditional transport from the bottler to the point of sale and even further to the retail shelf and the consumer’s fridge. Additionally, the design could help in space-sensitive areas like passenger transport, for example airline catering on flights. Side by side comparison of 500 ml traditional bottles and the Saniton Plastic Interlocking Bottle demonstrated notable space savings. “In this test, Saniton Bottles delivered up to 364 bottles per pallet level. The standard bottle only came to 270 bottles per pallet level,” said Hattab. Furthermore, due to the improved stability of the stacked bottles, one or more additional pallet levels could be added. Additional benefits include reduced packaging. Saniton Plastic offers a turnkey, fully automated production line from blow moulding machine to palletising. The current production capacity is 7,000 bph at 500ml and soon a 9,000 bph line will also be offered. www.sanitonplastic.com CEO Alaa Hattab shows his stackable PET bottles.
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