PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is experiencing significant growth in the packaging market for mineral water and beverages, thanks to its characteristics of lightness, resistance, and recyclability.
The Asian market is contributing significantly to this expansion, driven by increasing urbanization and the rise in consumption of packaged beverages.
The demand for eco-sustainable packaging solutions in this region further encourages the adoption of PET, consolidating it as a key material in the beverage sector. SIPA was recently called upon by UST Plastic Bottle Manufacturer to provide its technological solutions.
According to a report by Mordor Intelligence, the PET preform market is projected to reach $25.53 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.23% during the period 2024-2029. [Mordor Intelligence]
Asia-Pacific holds a significant share of the global PET preform market, driven by growing consumption in various applications, including carbonated soft drinks and water. [Mordor Intelligence]
Furthermore, the PET bottle market in Asia-Pacific reached a value of over $15.21 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a projected value of $22.83 billion by 2032. [Expert Market Research]
Within this case history, we will examine the company's initial needs, the reasons that led to the choice of SIPA, the technologies adopted, and the final result in terms of achieved advantages.
Who is UST Plastic Bottle Manufacturer
UST is a PET packaging manufacturer operating in the mineral water and beverage sector, with plants located in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh. The name originated as an acronym for Ung Sok Try, CEO and founder of the company in 2010.
Currently, UST produces preforms and bottles of various sizes, up to 20 liters.
The company's initial needs
With the mission of meeting the needs of all its customers, UST needed a reliable and efficient system for the production of preforms for water and beverage bottles.
Hence the search for a supplier capable of providing machines with extremely high-performance, while maintaining low management costs and high production quality.
Why the choice of SIPA and its technologies
Market analysis led UST to consider SIPA's preform production technology XFORM, choosing it for the mix of reliability, efficiency, and several features that allow them to save time and energy.
The customer was already aware of SIPA's technological solutions, renowned for their precision and cost-effectiveness.
The technology chosen finally is XFORM 350 preform injection molding system with a 72-cavity mold, ideal for the production of preforms intended for the production of water and beverage bottles.
XFORM aims to meet the most complex applications, guaranteeing the highest quality of preforms and consistency of processes, with extremely low production costs.
It is the best solution for companies targeting to achieve the lowest conversion cost in the sector, consequently to extremely fast cycles, extreme maximum energy efficiency, minimized maintenance costs, and full flexibility in the use of heritage molds.
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The results achieved by UST thanks to the partnership with SIPA
Thanks to XFORM 350, UST has managed to reduce total production times, saving time and energy, with consequent lower production costs. The customer particularly appreciated the savings connected to water cooling and the lower use of electricity, noting that the hydraulic system of XFORM 350 is leak-proof, keeping the oil always in good condition.
The overall savings achieved also take into account the extremely low maintenance costs. Adjustments can be carried out before failures occur, thanks to a special warning provided in the sophisticated control systems of the machine.
Finally, very few pieces are discarded due to the dedicated and efficient management of the preforms, making the machine ideal both in terms of quality and quantity produced.
