Technology is constantly improving and evolving, becoming more efficient, productive and intuitive than ever before, and trying to stay on the cutting edge can be costly. But it doesn’t have to be. You can improve and optimise your existing plant through investing in service offerings like Tetra Pak® Upgrades and Plant Components, which can result in reduced water consumption, energy use, and ultimately, operating costs.
Reduced costs, improved profitability
Sometimes, investing in entirely new solutions is the best way to reduce operational costs in the long term, but often there are significant gains to be made by fully exploring the opportunities you have with your existing technology. Sometimes, this can be in the form of a new plant component from an approved supplier, and sometimes this can be an upgrade that modifies the way equipment works, making it more efficient in some way.
Tetra Pak equipment is always designed to be as resource efficient as possible, but as we are constantly developing new innovations, there are improvements that can be made to installed lines. There are a range of options available to help reduce water and energy consumption, and we can help you to find the solution that works best for you. The bigger the impact, the better it is for your bottom line.
Upgrade your capabilities
Tetra Pak® Upgrades are retrofittable to existing equipment, and are designed to improve overall performance. They can offer benefits in terms of safety and quality, sustainability, production capability and lifecycle management, and they can modernise your technology by adding digitalisation and automation.
Upgrades are available for your entire installation, so you can choose those which will offer the most significant benefits, and add more as time and budget permits. Our experts can help guide you towards the upgrades that make most sense for your business, and the ones that will offer a return on investment in the shortest time frame.
CIP (cleaning in place) upgrades, for example, can convert the process from manual to automated, which not only reduces operational costs, but also minimises waste of detergent and utilities, as it’s a more precise, consistent process.
Water recovery systems can also be added at various parts of the line, from the start-up process and homogeniser through to the filling machine and CIP station. This upgrade helps reduce overall water consumption, which in turn can help reduce operational costs and environmental impact.
Upgrades are a straightforward path to better performance, and we can help you to find the ones that work best for your specific requirements and demands.
In addition to the portfolio of upgrades available, we also have a range of plant components that we have pre-selected from globally proven, world-class suppliers that have all been validated for their quality and safety. These components are more than just parts for your equipment, they can offer significant performance benefits while helping you to reduce costs and utilities consumption. With thousands of components available to buy digitally, the question is not if there’s something that will work for you, but how can you benefit most?
Take the Alfa Laval LKH Pumps from Tetra Pak, for example, that can reduce energy consumption by up to 40% thanks to a combination of air-screw technology and optimised geometry, or the Alfa Laval ThinkTop V50 and V70 from Tetra Pak that can save up to 90% in the water, chemicals and heating used for cleaning-in-place (CIP) of mixproof or drain valves thanks to burst seat cleaning.
Sourcing components from Tetra Pak allows you to unlock even more potential from your existing equipment, and we can guide you towards the ones that will make the biggest impact for you.
Finding improvements, everywhere
There’s always room for improvement, and when it comes to reducing energy and water use, the right upgrades and plant components can make a big difference. Addressing these areas also means reducing your operational costs, while also potentially improving plant performance. Get in touch with Tetra Pak to find out more about how to take your plant to the next level.
