Efficient and sustainable size changeover in food and drink packaging is essential in the rigid packaging market. SACMI offers a comprehensive service, providing the latest technology and support, from product conception to after-sales, driven by the need to segment the offer according to different criteria such as cost, sustainability, and market target.
The main market drivers
The customisation of food and beverage packaging is driven by the need to segment the offer according to different criteria: cost, sustainability and market target. With over 60% of the market, SACMI is the leading supplier of machines for the production of flat-top caps.
Versatility is a strong driver, while maintaining a high level of plant efficiency and availability. Regulatory developments, such as the introduction of the tethered standard in Europe, have an impact on consumer experience, further accelerating the trend towards the segmentation of the offer.
There is an increasing demand for customisation by embossing or engraving the underside of the closure, rather than printing it. SACMI’s value proposition includes the enormous inherent advantage of compression machines, where the bottom plate can be changed extremely quickly and easily. This increases machine uptime and reduces the complexity / skills required for mould changeovers. In addition, SACMI has a department dedicated to the production, testing and inspection of moulds, with advanced instrumentation and a specialized team.
The moulds
In SACMI’s light machine tools department, moulds are produced and inspected in a controlled environment using state-of-the-art machine tools and top-quality raw materials purchased by SACMI from the world’s most prestigious suppliers. Heat and thermo-chemical treatments play a crucial role in mould production, which is why SACMI integrates them in-home into its own mould production process.
In 2023 alone, SACMI’s mould making department tested more than 65,000 components that were produced. The extremely high precision machining and the expertise of over 100 skilled workers, together with R&D design and assembly, have enabled us to achieve a compliance rate of over 99%.
SACMI’s “unique selling proposal”. The 26/22 mm neck transition
SACMI develops complete production solutions specifically for the 26/22 mm neck range, including machines, moulds and technology for the production of both preforms and caps. Comprehensive support ensures that customers can migrate successfully to new standards that deliver benefits both in terms of the environment and consumer experience. When it comes to caps, SACMI offers the widest range on the market for this new type of neck.
For more than a century, SACMI’s “Unique Selling Proposal” has been a partnership that goes beyond the sales-purchase concept to include the ability to interpret the needs of the customer. This includes assistance in the technological definition of packaging, providing state-of-the-art production solutions designed and manufactured in-house, and offering support throughout the life cycle of the plant through digital (SACMI Smart Care) and on-site services.
