Sidel’s Aseptic PET Line to Power DenEast’s Expansion in Vietnam

DenEast celebrates the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art Aseptic Nutrition beverage plant in Ho Chi Minh City, where a complete aseptic PET line by Sidel will be installed.

DenEast is a leading contract manufacturing service provider, offering aseptic beverage solutions with a 360-degree service proposition to brand owners in Vietnam and across Southeast Asia. Its comprehensive capabilities include multiproduct manufacturing, innovative packaging, raw material sourcing, warehousing, beverage processing, research and development, and vendor managed inventory.

Operating with advanced aseptic processing technology, DenEast’s state-of-the-art facility, located 45 km outside Ho Chi Minh City, produces up to one million liters of beverages per week.

Expanding to meet global beverage trends

Globally, PET-packaged sensitive beverages are expanding, with nutrition products, plant-based drinks, milk, and flavoured milk all showing steady growth. As beverage trends evolve, the increasing demand for diverse and innovative packaging solutions presents new opportunities for brands in the Southeast Asia Pacific (SEAP) region.

Looking to tap into these market trends, Johan Boden, CEO at DenEast comments: “We’re innovators at our core, continuously seeking solutions to diversify our manufacturing capabilities and explore new business opportunities, reinforcing our commitment to growth and industry leadership. In order to meet growing demands for healthy nutrition products in Vietnam and across the SEAP region, we decided to invest in a new complete aseptic processing and PET packaging line from Sidel”

Sidel’s complete aseptic PET line

DenEast’s new full production line, features Sidel’s Aseptic Combi Predis, that is designed to meet FDA standards, meeting highest customer requirements and ensuring the highest levels of product quality and safety.

Flexibility is a key feature of the line, allowing for multipack packaging in both cartons and shrink film to cater to various retail channels. This adaptability ensures that products can efficiently reach different market segments.

Sidel’s strong local presence in Vietnam played a crucial role in the selection of this solution, relying on essential technical assistance and maintenance, and ensuring optimal operational efficiency.

The production line will accommodate a range of sizes from 150ml to 1500ml, supporting a wide range of nutritional dairy and plant-based products. DenEast celebrated the groundbreaking of the new plant earlier this year on 28 March 2025.

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FEDDEM Technology Unlocks New Research Frontiers for IKK

The mechanical engineering company FEDDEM GmbH is handing over a research extruder to the Institute of Plastics and Circular Economy at Leibniz Universität Hannover as part of a partnership.

Close cooperation between industry and research proves especially valuable when both sides combine their expertise and resources. An example of this is the partnership between FEDDEM and the Institute for Plastics and Circular Economy (IKK) at Leibniz University Hannover.

The FED 26 MTS extruder was officially handed over on permanent loan by Dieter Groß, Managing Director of FEDDEM, to Prof Dr Endres, Director of the Institute. The FED 26 MTS extruder was specially modified for use in research. Unlike conventional twin-screw extruders, the FED 26 MTS works without kneading elements, which enables particularly gentle melting of the materials.

A particular highlight of the system is the integrated energy recording system, which measures the energy consumption of individual components such as heating elements and cooling zones in real time. This data is both visualized and stored in the cloud, enabling precise analysis and optimization of energy flows.

Thanks to its modular units, the FED 26 MTS also offers a high degree of flexibility, as the design and process length can be adapted to changing requirements.

„Energy efficiency is also becoming an increasingly important economic factor in the plastics industry and I am therefore extremely pleased that we now have access to a research facility that we helped design, which enables us to record, understand and thus optimise energy flows in a time- and location-resolved manner, i.e. locally for the corresponding consumers”, says Prof. Dr. Endres. “When it comes to energy management and temperature control, I still see great potential for more energy-efficient compounding, which has been very much neglected to date. My special thanks go to Mr Groß and the company Feddem, who made this collaboration possible. “

„We are very happy about the cooperation with the IKK. With this partnership, we are actively contributing our technological strength to scientific development and making a valuable joint contribution to the further development of energy-efficient plastics processing,’ says Dieter Groß, Managing Director of FEDDEM.

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BASF and Hagihara Launch New Era in Long-Life Artificial Turf Innovation

BASF, a global leader in chemical innovation, and Hagihara Industries, Inc., a leading synthetic fiber producer in Japan, have joined forces to develop highly durable polyolefin yarns for artificial turf used in sports arenas, including football stadiums, baseball fields, and tennis courts. After three years of collaborative research and development, the two companies have created an advanced formulation with a series of Tinuvin grades that significantly enhances the durability of synthetic grass, making it less susceptible to damage from sun exposure and ensuring it retains its vibrant color.

“One of the challenges we faced in producing yarns for artificial grass was improving its ability to endure relentless exposure to sunlight and extreme weather conditions,” said Norio Funakoshi, Chief of Fundamental Research Section, Hagihara Industries, Inc. “As our customers were looking for enhanced durability, BASF stepped in to address this issue by recommending the ideal blend of additives,” added Funakoshi.

BASF’s range of light stabilizers are designed to convert UV rays into harmless thermal energy, serving as an umbrella to shield against the sun’s damaging effects. Certain UV rays can attack polymers, compromising their strength and elongation. However, with the use of selected Tinuvin grades, this radical reaction can be effectively prevented.

Hagihara Industries successfully incorporated the advanced formulation of these additives into their yarn manufacturing process, which resulted in the production of artificial turf that lasts up to 10 years. Fagiano Okayama, a J-League football club located in Okayama Prefecture, manages the company’s exceptionally durable artificial turf on its practice field. The turf has been acclaimed for its quality.

“We are thrilled to highlight the fruitful partnership between BASF and Hagihara Industries,” said Hazel Sprafke, Vice President, Global Business Management, Plastic Additives, Asia Pacific. “This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to addressing our customers’ needs through continuous innovation and effective solutions.”

As a trusted partner for innovation, BASF continuously pushes the boundaries of what is possible. Beyond synthetic turf, BASF’s comprehensive range of light stabilizers offers versatile solutions for demanding outdoor applications, such as construction tarps, heavy-duty waterproof sheets, and swimming pool covers. BASF ‘s innovative solutions ensure that its partners in the plastics industry can deliver high-performance, durable, and cost-effective products.

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