SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Sidel’s Beijing Plant has successfully completed the full grid connection of its rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system, a major milestone in the company’s global decarbonisation strategy. With thousands of panels now installed, the initiative underscores Sidel’s ongoing commitment to sustainable manufacturing and sets a new benchmark for green transformation in the industrial sector.

Driving Low-Carbon Operations with High-Efficiency Solar Power

The solar installation, boasting an installed capacity of 2.1 megawatts, is projected to generate approximately 4.39 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This output is expected to cover 60% of the plant’s operational energy needs, contributing to a reduction of 2,452 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Gentlebrand, a Sidel company, will present its latest beverage packaging innovations at drinktec 2025, the world’s leading exhibition for beverage industry innovation, taking place from September 15–19 at Messe München, Germany. At Hall C5, Booth 627, Gentlebrand will highlight its ability to merge tradition with innovation through striking packaging concepts designed for real-world production.

Bringing Iconic Packaging Concepts to Life

Gentlebrand’s showcase will feature a preview of its newest collaborations with Argea, Toshmineralsuv, ROSAE, and Zelda Smartweight Water. The designs reflect the company’s philosophy of delivering market-ready solutions that balance visual appeal with production efficiency.

Key highlights include:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Gentlebrand, a Sidel company, has recently partnered with Angola-based REFITEC to develop Boavista, a vegetable and soya oil brand designed to embody Angola’s cultural heritage through a refreshed, contemporary visual identity. This strategic collaboration brought together creative expertise and local authenticity to craft a product that resonates with tradition while appealing to modern consumers.

A Strategic Partnership Rooted in Tradition

REFITEC, known for its commitment to promoting authentic local products, entrusted Gentlebrand with the challenge of creating a brand identity that honors Angola’s rich heritage. The goal was clear: to reinforce Boavista’s local roots while making it relevant and attractive to new generations.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Sidel, a global leader in packaging solutions and industrial innovation, has announced the launch of its inaugural summer camp at the company’s Octeville-sur-Mer site in France. This initiative aims to attract and nurture aspiring engineers by offering an immersive, hands-on experience that blends skill development with real-world industry exposure.

Empowering Students Through Practical Experience

The Sidel summer camp will run from July 7 to 11, 2025, and will host 20 engineering students aged between 21 and 25 from selected partner universities. Designed as a free, five-day program, the camp will provide participants with an opportunity to engage in hands-on workshops, collaborative problem-solving exercises, and a live challenge focused on designing a customer-oriented product prototype.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Gentlebrand Design Agency, part of the Sidel family, has partnered with Uzbekistan-based Toshmineralsuv to deliver a strategic redesign of its iconic Tashkentskaya mineral water, introducing a sleek PET bottle that strengthens the brand’s premium positioning while honoring its legacy.

Renowned for its purity and sourced from a natural spring 1,371 meters underground, Tashkentskaya mineral water now debuts in a refined PET format aimed at enhancing market presence and consumer appeal. This initiative underscores Gentlebrand’s ability to blend deep brand insight with bold creative execution in competitive consumer markets.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Sidel has introduced CoboREEL™, a cobot-powered automated reel loading solution that sets a new benchmark in beverage packaging by offering the industry’s highest reel autonomy with a capacity of up to 18 reels. Developed to meet the rising global demand for PET-packaged beverages, CoboREEL addresses key industry challenges of efficiency, workforce optimization, and profitability.

Boosting Labelling Efficiency for a Growing Beverage Market

With global packaged water volumes forecasted to have risen by 3.5% and carbonated beverages by 2.2% by 2029, beverage producers are under increasing pressure to optimize production efficiency and cost management. Sidel’s CoboREEL directly responds to this demand by automating the repetitive reel loading process, enhancing accuracy and minimizing production downtime.

By leveraging integrated cobot technology, CoboREEL:

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Sidel has announced the successful renewal of its Qualiopi certification for 2025, reaffirming its position as a leading provider of high-quality, customer-centric vocational training for the packaging industry worldwide. This milestone underscores Sidel’s long-term commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining the highest standards of safety, product quality, and line performance for its clients.

Renewed Certification Confirms Global Training Excellence

The Qualiopi certification — granted by accredited entities recognized by the French Government — confirms the quality, consistency, and impact of Sidel’s vocational training programs. Following a rigorous audit, the Sidel Training Centre was found to be fully compliant with all 32 indicators of the French national quality reference framework.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Gentlebrand, the Italian design agency renowned for its creative packaging concepts, has partnered with leading Italian wine group Argea to launch the premium Brilla Still wine bottle — a design innovation that elevates Argea’s portfolio and strengthens its brand positioning in the global wine market.

This collaboration reflects Argea’s strategic focus on blending tradition with contemporary design. The company, known for championing Italy’s wine-growing heritage, engaged Gentlebrand to reimagine one of its sparkling wines by transforming both its bottle and brand character. The result is a striking bottle that merges elegance with modern Italian flair.

A Design Evolution with Strategic Purpose

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has announced the launch of SHIFT 2025, a new international summit designed to support the digital transformation of print shops worldwide. The two-day event, scheduled for September 16 and 17 in Heidelberg and Wiesloch-Walldorf, will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and digitalization experts to explore practical approaches to automation and hybrid workflow management in the printing industry.

Addressing the Critical Need for Automation

The printing industry continues to face mounting challenges related to shrinking print runs, a surge in small job volumes, and increasing staff shortages and labor costs. As a result, many print businesses are urgently seeking automation solutions to remain competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 21, 2025 – Spanish packaging printers have made significant investments in HEIDELBERG's advanced printing technology, reinforcing the company's growth strategy in the Iberian market and underscoring its leading role in high-performance, sustainable packaging solutions.

The adoption of HEIDELBERG’s Speedmaster technology by multiple Spanish packaging companies highlights a collective focus on operational excellence, sustainability, and the premium packaging segment — areas where HEIDELBERG positions itself as a key partner for long-term growth.

Gráficas Beyco: Commitment to Efficiency and Circular Economy

Gráficas Beyco, a family-run business based in Hospitalet Llobregat, continues its tradition of excellence by focusing on efficiency and environmental responsibility. Managed by Ana and Mari Carmen Cerdá, the company serves over 800 customers across industries such as food, cosmetics, and automotive.