Since the recession, processors have been focusing on optimising existing product lines, rather than investing in new capacity. That's why liquid food packager Sidel has created a new engineering and conveying business unit.

Since its acquisition of Gebo in 1997, Sidel has acquired additional skills in line audits, flow studies, layout design, auxiliary processes, piping, worksite coordination, commissioning and technical acceptance. This expertise will be channelled into refurbishments, transfers or other line adaptations.

Former Gebo president Marc Aury said: "We are going to use this skill and to strengthen our teams in order to diagnose issues and recommend the most effective performance improvement solutions in economic, industrial and technical terms."

The new business unit is positioned as an engineering service integrator, responsible for implementing all equipment, whether new or used, from various suppliers in order to put the line together.

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