Takween upgrades production line with Sidel solutions
Takween Advanced Industries will upgrade its production line with Sidel’s solutions that will enable the Saudi manufacturer of plastic products to increase production, reduce cost and save on energy. The move is aimed at meeting the growing market demand on milk and drinkable yogurt.
With the installation of the latest version of the SBO 10 Universal2 Ecoven on its Sidel blower, Takween will be able to reduce its use of energy by 35 percent, and produce 2,000 more bottles per hour on the same machine, which is currently producing 20,000 bottles per hour for 0.2L format. Apart from the Ecoven, Sidel will provide the air conveyors to connect to the Takween’s sleeve and bagging machines.
The project is the fourth blow molding line Sidel supplies to Takween to help them meet the growing market demands. The filling facility will receive an upgrade to the blower and will have a Sidel Ecoven installed. The Ecoven uses fewer lamps for heating the preforms, substantially reducing its energy consumption by 35 percent.
In 2013, the consumption of drinking milk products reached SR5.6 billion in Saudi Arabia, a growth of 10 percent.
Meanwhile, sales of drinkable yogurt reached SR3.7 billion, a growth of 11 percent compared to 2012. Shifting of Ramadan toward summer season is having a positive impact on sales of drinking yoghurt in the Saudi market. Pre/Pro-biotic drinking yoghurt had the strongest value growth of 21 percent.
“Our company has been closely working with Sidel over the past four years, enjoying the benefits of Sidel’s production lines, services support and solu- tion-based approach. Our history together has been highly satisfactory for us and we are always on the lookout for upgrades that help us perform better while saving energy and costs,” said Ali A. Al-Shaier, CEO of Takween Advanced Industries.