With the installation of the ECO Booster, a comprehensive service based on the measurement, advice and continuous improvement of the blower, Al Ahlia Gulf Line has been able to improve the performance of the blow-moulder to significantly reduce energy consumption.
“Being a certified plant for ISO 14001:2004 and the ADEHSMS (Abu Dhabi Environment, Health and Safety Management System), we have set ambitious plans for ourselves to reduce carbon footprint and energy consumption in line with the ecological initiatives of the local government,” said Al Ahlia Gulf Line factory manager Ravikanth Uppaluru. “We are committed to produce in an environment-friendly manner, reduce our environmental impact and use resources efficiently. With the integration of innovative technology and advanced solutions from Sidel into our equipment, we were able to achieve remarkable results embedded in the improved performance and the savings of energy and costs.”
Al Ahlia Gulf Line started in-house production from Al Ain Plant in 1990. Apart from Arwa Water, the company bottles and distributes Coca-Cola brands including Fanta and Sprite. The plant operates 2 SBO8 Universals for the production of CSD products, in addition to one can line and one PET water line fitted with a Combi (SBO 20, Eurotronica filler and a Rollquatro labeller) from Sidel.
“Al Ahlia is one of our oldest customers in the UAE as our history of working together spans over almost two decades,” said Sidels’ Samuel Gobbe, services director for Greater Middle East and Africa region. “The company has always been showing responsibility towards the surrounding community and the environment, and at Sidel, we are ready to support them with our innovative solutions that enable them to cut in energy consumption and achieve sustainability.”
In 2013, the consumption of bottled water in the UAE registered growth in total volume and current value estimated at 6% and 11% respectively. This increase was due to high amounts of water consumed for health reasons and because of the increasing tourism inflow. This trend is expected to continue growing in line with the population and tourism growth. Per capita consumption is also expected to keep rising.
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