Emirati manufacturer invests in Sidel Matrix Combi

DUBAI Crystal Mineral Water and Refreshments looks forward to energy savings once the Matrix^TM Combi packaging equipment is installed in its facility in August 2015. The company is the first beverage manufacturer in the UAE to have the Sidel technology installed.

The Matrix will enable the production of PET water bottles in 330ml and 500ml formats at a speed of 22,500 bottles per hour (bph) and 1,500ml format at a speed of 16,000bph.

In addition to the Matrix Combi, Sidel’s StarLite base technology will be integrated into the system for added durability, stability, and overall resistance to the bottles. It offers a more energy efficient method of production, allowing producers to achieve significant savings on energy and the amount of PET used for the overall production.

“We have been looking to upgrade our factory with the latest solutions in packaging and bottling innovation, and we chose Sidel because of their proven capabilities and proficiency. With versatility and production savings for PET bottles, Sidel was the best option for us, and we are very certain that our consumers will feel the same,” said Shahram Raheb, managing director of DUBAI Crystal Mineral Water and Refreshments.

The machine offers savings in raw materials with light or ultra-lightweight bottles, as well as, reduced consumption of air, water, chemicals and energy.

“The Combi's overall efficiency, its compact size, ergonomic design, easy maintenance and lower energy consumption can all contribute to further reductions in producers' costs. We are confident that the line will help Crystal Water meet their objectives in the market and achieve operational excellence,” said Harbinder Kathuria, Regional Commercial Director of Greater Middle East at Sidel.