EDITOUR 13 PETplanet Insider Vol. 25 As Saudi Arabia is gradually opening up to international tourism and the annual Umrah and Hajj season, further growth is expected for water and soft drinks closures, whereas growth in the lubricating oil sector is expected to be limited and demand is likely to decline with the trend towards synthetic oils. “In recent years, a localisation process has been initiated in the foods, personal care and household goods industries at critical times,” said Mr Löffler. “Demand for these products has increased significantly and is expected to continue to grow.” Topics such as tethered caps have not yet been prioritised in local requirements, while areas such as shortneck and lightweight preforms are omnipresent, especially for margin-limited products such as water. On the other hand, higher closures that are easy to open with grip are being prioritised in certain areas. And what does the near future hold for SCCL? “We will be making investments this year to launch new closures for the food and water markets and new process equipment for labelling closures, particularly for the lubricating oil sector, We will also invest in Anti-Counterfeiting technologies, in order to protect both the product and the brands of our customers” commented Mr Alireza. “As a joint venture partner of Bericap, we can principally offer closures that meet the latest standards and environmental trends.” www.saudican.com.sa www.bericap.com The 1-pc ClipAside tethered closure with 72 knurls is equipped with an olive bore seal and provides a tight seal for PET oneway bottles with 29/25 neck finish.
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