The new line is currently being used to produce 30mm x 60mm screw caps for the wine industry, and is capable of at least doubling Nampak Closures’ capacity, the company said.
The line is a combination of machinery from two leading international suppliers, PackSys Global (PSG) and Alfons Haar. It presses flat sheet aluminium into 30mm x 60mm shells, before rolling and wadding them.
Barry Erasmus, sales and MD, Nampak Closures Epping, said: “The South African wine market is hugely competitive and the swing from cork to screw caps is still in a growth phase. Speed to market in this competitive landscape is key and very important to our customers, and that’s a major benefit offered by our new line.”
Barry explains that the market can be unpredictable, as demand changes constantly and it is difficult for customers to provide accurate forecasts early on. This leads to a customer base that cannot always order as early as it would like, but still needs short lead times with a fast turnaround. “It is this responsiveness, speed and added capacity that Nampak Closures intends to further improve upon with the new line.
“We certainly aim to be the preferred supplier in this industry. We are customer driven, it’s our philosophy and we strive to continuously improve going forward. With this latest investment we are making that clear.”
Source: Nampak Closures
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