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The land of taste When you speak about taste, especially for good food and wine, it is inevitable to think of Piedmont (Italy), a land of wines and spirits, with unique characteristics and ancient traditions, like those of Perlino, a company based in Asti, that produces a wide range of prestigious labels. History of passion The history of Perlino is full of taste, passi...

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Packaging allows to preserve the product from the moment the package is realized, to the moment it is consumed by the final user, going through the distribution and marketing stages. Packaging is also defined as the “silent seller” for its strong communication value in conveying information that is easy to understand, visible and recognizable by the shape, color and pac...

Just a few kilometers from Bergamo in the “Land of the Bishopric”, an area that includes 15 towns characterized by suggestive places with a deep connection with territory, history, art and traditions give unforgettable experiences. Here is located Dilmoor company, that makes quality its strength to offer excellent spirits and liqueurs. Tradition and innovation Dilmoor i...

Costa Rica is a special country, in which people always smile and make the concept of “pura vida” their philosophy of life. A world apart, that also surprises for the strong contrast between pristine landscapes and modern companies, such as Inolasa, leader in the production and sales of vegetable oils. Innovation, continuous process improvement, customers' satisfaction,...

The production process of PET and rPET containers by means of stretch-blow moulding systems requires the use of high pressure compressed air produced by a compressor powered by electricity. SMI stretch-blow moulders are designed to ensure high energy efficiency; in particular, the machines of the latest generation make use of cutting-edge technology, like AIR MASTER dou...

This is what emerges from the predictive analysis carried out by Mecs-Centro Studi Ucima on the growth prospects of packaging machinery. The market survey highlights that the most dynamic sectors will be those related to the production of soft drinks, dairy and confectionery and, as regards the packaging, those related to recyclable plastics. The research is a confirmat...

"Surveys show that rounded shapes are generally preferred over the angular ones” The perfect pack adherence to the product is an important competitive advantage for food & beverage manufacturers. Thanks to the rounded design, it is possible to realize cardboard packs with a unique aspect and captivating graphics that is not interrupted in the corners, but continues wit...

The challenge of flexibility and competitiveness The companies of the edible oil sector, influenced by the trend of strong product diversification, need very flexible and efficient bottling and packaging plants in order to reach high levels of optimization and competitiveness of production lines. The challenge of eco-sustainability In an economic environment that is ...

Every day in the world billions of doses of beverages, food and hygiene and cleaning products are consumed. They are marketed in containers with thousand shapes and countless features, that need adequate protection during handling and captivating look in order to draw consumers' attention. For this reason, packaging is a key factor to be taken into account in business st...

There are many factors that influence the way customers perceive a brand and the product packaging is definitely one of these! In particular, beauty products are famous for their elaborate packaging, that is very important to distinguish oneself on the crowded shelves with dozens of different brands. In a split second customers judge the product quality simply with...

End of line reliability is crucial for the bottling plant efficiency Manufacturers of beverages, food, detergents, chemical and pharmaceutical products have to be more and more competitive and efficient in order to face a constantly changing market; therefore, they have to quickly adapt their production line to the new customers' purchasing habits. This objective c...

The handling of containers and products inside a bottling line is a key factor to ensure high levels of production efficiency. Today, in the Industry 4.0 era, in which the production line is characterized by machines that interact with each other, exchange information and collect data, handling has to be smooth and precise, in order to guarantee a more efficient and quic...

November is normally a month full of exhibitions, an occasion for meeting potential and existing customers, for breathing innovation, for exchanging knowledge and experience... Although things have changed a lot and keep changing, we want to maintain this good habit... and even if just virtually we really look forward to meeting you. Where? Obviously at MyBeviale digit...

In Lakeland district, in Finland, it is easy to let yourself be enchanted by the view of breathtaking landscapes, dominated by the magical union between the green of the woods and the light blue of the countless bodies of water, among the clearest and most transparent on the planet. Here nature ensures the individual and social wellbeing and it is protected in all its as...

Nutrition is one of the main ways we can demonstrate love for ourselves and for others Starting from the concept that “we are what we eat”, the company Cereal Terra, a pride of made in Italy, since 1990 has been producing quality preserves using 100% organic raw materials and has been investing in new technology, that is combined with experience and secrets handed dow...

In Mexico, in the city of Querétaro, you are immediately fascinated by a magical atmosphere that invites you to have a break and to taste a refreshing cocktail, like the ready-to-drink “Caribe Cooler” produced by Bebidas Internacionales Bepensa S.A. de C.V. In order to automate the secondary and tertiary packaging process of its production plants, the Mexican company ...

In the food and beverage industry it is essential to preserve the quality and freshness of the products from the time they leave the plant until the moment they reach the consumers' table; in order to do it, it is necessary to have resistant packs capable of adequately protecting the content during transportation and distribution phases. Discover the solution for pac...

Change: sometimes it is a consequence of innovation, related to the need to keep up with the times and if possible even to anticipate them ... in other situations it is something imposed by external events. Nowadays we are facing the latter situation: we've been forced to change our habits, our behaviour, our consumption patterns and we have been obliged to minimize soci...

There, where the sun rises there is a world to be discovered and experienced In Japan, a country rich with scenic and natural beauty, the company Tsumagoi Meisui Co. Ltd bottles the pure spring water that flows in an area dominated by the mount Asama, the most active volcano in Japan. The Japanese company has recently turned to SMI to install an EBS 3 K ERGON stre...

Containers with a square base have in fact shapes and technical features that make the handling easier, especially in case of high capacity containers, and represent a great marketing tool that gives value to the product they contain. DISCOVER THE AFW ERGON RANGE Ad hoc packaging for square and rectangular containers For the packaging of rigid containers with ...

Monobloc case packers for RSC boxes With the launch of the new range of automatic case packers with pick & place system of the ACP ERGON range, SMI got into the packaging in RSC cases (the so-called American cardboard box), thus providing customers with a valid alternative to traditional packaging solutions in wrap-around cardboard cases. The choice between wrap-a...

Now more than ever we are surrounded by PET containers of sanitizers and room and personal hygiene detergents. Safety, functionality, innovation and ergonomics are the main features that the containers used by manufacturers of detergents and sanitizers must have. These characteristics can be easily achieved by using a packaging material that is now back in fashion: pl...

When we talk about water purity, it is inevitable to think about the accurate work carried out by the Societé des Eaux de Volvic, company part of the Danone Group that has continuously invested in new solutions for preserving the quality. For stretch-blow moulding, filling and capping 8 L containers, with a square base, in 100 % recycled plastics (rPET), Volvic has recen...

Packaging sustainability is a key issue, in particular for the beverage industry, in which more and more questions have been raised about the material to be used for safe packaging, with limited impact on the environment. SMI offers a wide range of rotary stretch-blow moulders available in stand-alone or ECOBLOC® version integrated with filling and capping modules for...

A great gesture of generosity has recently driven the Dilmoor Group, leader in the bottling and distribution of spirits, wines and drinks, to use its own plants in Pedrengo (in the district of Bergamo) for producing more than 12,000 bottles of alcohol solution for hand hygiene to give to the hospitals in Bergamo that are involved in the fight against Coronavirus. And...

Packaging! Art and protection technology that enhances your product Food & beverage producers can effectively and quickly respond to changes imposed by new market trends and opt for a combined packer from LCM ERGON range, that includes, in a single machine, the functions of a wrap-around case packer, a tray former and a shrink wrapper. This complete and fully aut...

In the “Tres Fronteras” area, in the heart of the fascinating Amazonia, the intense green of the jungle is interrupted to give home to Gaseosas Leticia, the smallest bottling plant in the world within the Coca-Cola company circuit, that has recently turned to SMI to automate the production of Coca-Cola bottles in PET and installed a new ultra-compact rotary stretch-blow ...

In the heart of the Tsitsikamma National Park, an area inhabited only by Mother Nature and with no risk of external pollution, Tsitsikamma Crystal Spring Water company has been investing in bespoke machines of the latest generation, like the SMI ECOBLOC® ERGON integrated system for blowing, filling and capping PET containers up to 4,000 bottles/hour. To bottle their n...

This is the Cappadocian fairytale landscape, in the heart of Turkey, in Central Anatolia. In this magical region, characterized by enormous stone mushrooms that everyone calls “fairy chimneys”, the company Badem Pinari, leader in the mining sector, decided to diversify its production and to invest in the bottled water industry, focusing on high quality products and excel...

Qatar anticipates the future with amazing speed. In order to meet the growing market needs, companies like Al Ethiad Refreshment continually invest in new technologies and cutting-edge production plants.Since future is not always predictable, the winning choice is that of focusing on the customers' current needs, without losing sight of future objectives in order to o...

In this period, characterized by restrictions on freedom of movement of people, related to the need to contain the spread of Covid-19 virus, distance communication becomes an even more important factor to maintain relationships with our customers. SMI, that is compliant with the new regulations issued by the Italian government, is continuing to work in order to ensure...

In these weeks marked by the Coronavirus emergency, large-scale retail sales have increased compared to the same period of 2019 (Source: Nielsen). The categories of products that are the most involved are the ones related to the trend to stock up on food and beverages, to focus on prevention and health through the purchase of detergents and soap and to stay at home, whic...

In Alsace, the French wine region which is one of the most famous for its white wines all over the world, history, tradition and environment coexist in the products of Henri Ehrhart winery. The company, based on a long passion for winemaking and handed down from father to son, has a prominent position, thanks to its ability to meet the market needs and search for constan...

Packaging design has become a real promotional tool that uses originality and convenience as leverage. For this reason, it is essential to invest in packaging machines like SMI packers from the MP ERGON series that create cardboard packs with captivating graphics and strong visual impact, which attract consumer attention. The continuous motion packaging system guaran...

Manufacturers of detergents, cleaners, cosmetics, sauces and condiments are more likely to use non-cylindrical containers, that are practical to handle and widely customizable in terms of shape, size and look. Getting high-quality non-cylindrical PET containers requires the use of blow moulding technologies of the latest generation, that ensure the uniform distributio...