21 EVENT PREVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 No. 10/24 www.petpla.net TRADE SHOWpreview 10th edition of the Gulfood Manufacturing Taking place from November 5-7, 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre, Gulfood Manufacturing is a global platform for the industry to learn, engage and present their products, services, and solutions focused on moving the food manufacturing industry forward toward a more sustainable, resilient, agile and efficient future. Gulfood Manufacturing will be a convening platform for the industry, as it addresses optimising operational efficiency, driving responsible sourcing with traceable supply chains, navigating entry barriers in new markets, adopting sustainable practices, and generating new funding sources across the entire F&B manufacturing value chain. For the first time at Gulfood Manufacturing, the ‘Hall of Fame‘ will be featured in a dedicated area of the Pavilion Hall, showcasing ingredient, processing, and packaging innovations from the past decade that have transformed the industry and significantly influenced the region’s production processes. www.gulfoodmanufacturing.com Closure technology and mould design Z-Moulds will present its latest innovations in closure technology and mould design. The company will highlight key developments, such as the 26mm 3-start water closure, which is claimed to represent the future of lightweight solutions for still water. Trends are shifting toward 25mm and 26mm closures, weighing under 0.8 g. The new 55 mm pitch wi th patented z-s l i de will be presented, which enables Z-Mould to build a mould with 128 cavities. This design reduces fal l t ime by 0.12 s and opening/closing time by 0.08s, resulting in recordbreaking cycle times, like the 1.85 s cycle for 26mm closures. www.z-moulds.com Committed to innovation and customer satisfaction Petka Mold, a well-known manufacturer of preform- and blowing moulds, will be showcasing its expertise at the upcoming Gulfood Manufacturing Fair. With 19 years of experience in the industry, Petka Mold has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality moulds for the PET industry. At the fair, the company will be presenting a wide range of products and services, as well as discussing the latest developments in the PET industry. Petka will exhibit together with Rieckermann in hall 2, C2-4. www.petkamold.com Z-Moulds Hall 2 | Booth S2-A10 Petka Mold Hall 2 | Booth C2-4 Aseptic Combi Predis and Super Combi technologies Sidel will spotlight its well-knownAseptic Combi Predis technology on-stand, as well as highlighting its Super Combi advanced technology solution for high-speed water and carbonated soft drinks. As well as showcasing its award-winning bottle designs, Sidel will offer insights into how customers can maximise data intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve their ESG goals. Sidel will be highlighting on-stand the Aseptic Combi Predis, an integrated blow-fill-cap solution for PET bottles that incorporates Predis dry preform sterilisation. With water and carbonated soft drinks (CSD) remaining two of the world’s most valuable beverage categories, Sidel will demonstrate its next-generation Super Combi technology to on-stand visitors. The Super Combi integrates five process steps - preform feeder, blower, labeller, filler/capper and cap feeder - into an all-in-one smart system. To deliver this self-optimising performance and increased long-term value, it combines intelligent automation with innovative technologies to advance production and maintenance services. Utilising the Super Combi solution, Sidel installed the fastest PET complete bottling water line in the Middle East, Africa and Asia for Mai Dubai, helping the UAE-based company take the next step towards becoming the region’s number one water brand. Through a film demonstration, visitors to the stand can witness how the line fills 86,000bph in three different formats (200ml, 330ml and 500ml), with the optimal use of space, high consistent quality, and efficiency with flexibility. www.sidel.com Sidel Hall 3 | Booth A3-4
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