SACMI will showcase its tailor-made, industry-certified solutions and cutting-edge technology at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 (Dubai World Trade Center, 5-7 November, stand E1-43 HALL 1). Key highlights include innovative ‘lightweight’ neck designs that reduce PET consumption by 15%, without impacting the market’s common standards, such as caps for 29/25 mm necks. SACMI's solutions, which require no cap modifications, are highly customizable, thanks to the expertise of its Rigid Packaging Lab and advanced technologies like continuous compression molding (CCM) and injection preform systems (IPS). SACMI is also introducing new 26/22 mm neck standards, certified by major global brands, offering a comprehensive cap range that improves environmental performance and reduces virgin resin consumption by up to 30%. These solutions cover all production types, including still water, CSD, and hot filling, in both tethered and non-tethered versions. SACMI’s cap and preform presses are designed to meet the challenges of alternative materials, such as recycled resins and cellulose fibers. SACMI’s expertise in integrated packaging solutions, from neck to cap and stretch-blow molding, positions its Rigid Packaging Lab as a ‘Competence Center,’ offering customers top-tier technology and support throughout the product lifecycle. Service excellence includes cap-preform system development and seal tests, ensuring compliance with global brand standards. With Velomat, SACMI extends its capabilities to the assembly of complex caps, while its AI-driven vision systems enhance process control and quality assurance. These systems, embedded in SACMI machines or retrofitted on existing lines, offer improved performance through next-gen software and AI, like the GILDA-AI virtual assistant. Visit SACMI at Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 for more insights.