Sidel Buys PET Moldmaker
Sidel adds to its tooling capabilities with acquisition of COMEP in France.
COMEP pioneered low-blowing-pressure technologies for PET bottles. Its Low Pressure Base and Super Vented Mold reportedly allow 30-50% lower blowing pressure and significant energy savings.
COMEP factory in France.
Sidel has added to its tooling capabilities with the acquisition of Cognac Moules Emballages Plastiques (COMEP), a French designer and producer of molds for PET blow molding. In business for over 20 years, COMEP builds more than 4000 PET molds per year for customers around the world. With around 60 employees, COMEP was an early innovator in low-blowing-pressure technologies.
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