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FOOD PROCESSING

Tetra Pak launches Integrated Heat Pump system

to electrify pasteurization and cut energy use by up to 77%
Tetra Pak today announces the ex- ry Sustainable Solutions and OEM
pansion of its Factory Sustainable Components at Tetra Pak, comments:
Solutions portfolio with its new Tetra “Food and beverage producers need
Pak® Integrated Heat Pump system smarter ways to reduce energy use
for pasteurizers, designed to help without compromising performance.
food and beverage (F&B) producers The new heat pump system delivers
reduce energy use and cut costs. up to three times the efficiency of con-
Pasteurization is a critical process for ventional boilers, recovering 2 kWh
food safety and quality, but traditional also optimises energy use across the of heat for every 1 kWh of electric-
systems are energy-intensive, typi- pasteurization process. It upgrades ity. By combining deep processing
cally relying on fossil fuels for heating low-temperature waste heat to high- expertise with a global network, we
and electrical chillers for cooling. As er temperatures and generates ice work closely with customers to select
F&B producers seek to improve effi- water for cooling. This dual function the right solution and ensure seam-
ciency and sustainability, optimising helps lower total energy consumption less integration into their operations,
supporting their shift toward more re-
energy use in this process offers a and operating costs1, while support- silient, energy-efficient production.”
clear path to reducing both costs and ing producers in reducing reliance on
emissions through smarter heat re- fossil fuels and exposure to volatile Fiona Liebehenz, Vice President
covery and reuse. energy prices. Key Components, Plant Solutions
The new Tetra Pak® Integrated Heat F&B producers operating large scale and Channel Management at Tetra
Pak, comments: “We’re proud that
Pump system builds on the company’s pasteurization processes, such as fruit our long-standing experience in de-
existing pasteurization technology by juice, chilled milk, cheese and ambi- veloping processing solutions for the
introducing a high-efficiency electric ent milk pre-treatment pasteurization, food and beverage industry, togeth-
heat pump that recovers and reuses stand to achieve substantial savings. er with a strong focus on innovation,
heat from the pasteurization process. A typical dairy production line, for has led to another important step for-
For every 1 kWh of electricity used, example, could reduce energy con- ward. By blending advanced technol-
the system can recover up to 2 kWh sumption for pasteurization by up ogy with a deep understanding of the
of otherwise wasted heat – making it to 77%, making operating expense daily challenges F&B producers face,
up to three times more efficient than a (OPEX) savings of up to €230,000/ we’ve developed a solution designed
traditional boiler. year and reducing CO2 emissions by to make one of the most energy-inten-
By combining heating and cooling up to 650 tonnes/year. sive stages of food production more
in one integrated solution, the system Nicole Uvenbeck, Director Facto- efficient.” Circle 21 on enquiry card

Vemag-Seydelmann Nl Bv Opens New Company
Headquarters In Oss (Nl)

VEMAG-Seydelmann NL BV was founded on March 1, “The new building is a real blessing,” laughs Erik van
2024, and has since been responsible for the joint sales Roekel, Managing Director of VEMAG-Seydelmann NL.
and service of the VEMAG and Seydelmann brands in The previous location had been a good start, “but we had
the Netherlands. This expanded VEMAG NL, which was completely outgrown it and simply couldn’t offer custom-
already operating in the Netherlands, and now unites the ers or colleagues what we can now offer.”
expertise of two strong partners: VEMAG Maschinenbau Rob Habraken, product specialist and team leader,
GmbH from Verden (Aller), a specialist in vacuum filling adds: “We now have a beautiful demonstration room for
machines and portioning technology, and Maschinen- test runs and events. We can customize it for each cus-
fabrik Seydelmann KG, headquartered in Stuttgart with tomer, with the machines that best suit their specific re-
a plant in Aalen, a long-established manufacturer of quirements and wishes.” This flexibility was something
food processing machinery. "This partnership allows us we lacked in the past. “In addition, our warehouse space
to offer our customers in the Netherlands a significant- has quadrupled, giving us significantly more room for
ly broader portfolio of machines – along with optimized machines and spare parts.”
planning, consulting, and service," says Andreas Bruns, Full-fledged headquarters
Managing Director of VEMAG. The new building is complemented by a dedicated
Competence Center for Food Process Technology training center and workshop, as well as modern offices.
For the Dutch subsidiary, the new location in Oss forms All these facilities shorten distances and response times,
the core for sales, technology, and service. This compe- improving technical support – and thus also customer
tence center for food processing technology unites the service. "We employ product and technology specialists
products and solutions of both machine manufacturers – with extensive knowledge who oversee the testing. It's
from cutters, mixers, and grinders to filling and portion- crucial that all our colleagues are optimally equipped,"
ing systems and complete production lines. van Roekel emphasizes with satisfaction. Circle 22 on enquiry card

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