SIG Combibloc Group AG Announces Next Generation Filling Technology and Launch of New Packaging Format
November 08, 2021 at 01:00 am EST
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SIG Combibloc Group AG has unveiled SIG NEO, a major innovation in filling technology. With a speed of up to 18,000 packs per hour, SIG NEO is the world's fastest filling machine for family size carton packs. It also has a 25% lower carbon footprint per filled pack compared with SIG's current generation filling machines for family-size packs, due to low waste rates and reduced consumption of water and other utilities. SIG NEO will help SIG's food and beverage customers to optimise output while minimising costs. It reduces total cost of ownership through longer production runs, shorter cleaning times and increased technical efficiency. The machine also offers added flexibility, as customers can choose between 12,000, 16,000 or 18,000 packs per hour and between different volume sizes up to 1 litre. To complement the filling machine SIG has developed SIG PACER, a fully automated sleeve magazine powered by a robotic arm, and SIG CRUISER, a new user interface which operates the entire filling line end-to-end.
SIG Group AG is a Switzerland-based company engaged in the containers and packaging industry. The Company manufactures aseptic carton solutions for beverage and liquid food products, ranging from juices and milk to soups and sauces. The Company's product offering consists of aseptic carton packaging filling machines, aseptic carton packaging sleeves, spouts and caps, as well as after-market services. The Company's machinery is automated with software solutions, such as Efficiency Control System (ECS) and Line Monitoring System (LMS). In addition, the Company provides consulting services, ranging from market analysis and product design to the installation, start-up and maintenance of the filling equipment, food safety consulting and continuous improvement of production facilities and processes. The Company is globally active, with operations in the Americas (AM), Europe (EU), Middle East and Africa (MEA), and Asia-Pacific (AP).