Sidel and Hauser Weinimport celebrate 15 years after installing Germany’s first Combi Predis for aseptic PET packaging

Hauser Weinimport was one of the first manufacturers to install Sidel’s Combi Predis for aseptic PET packaging with patented dry preform sterilisation technology. The line, now operating for over 15 years, has now perfectly produced over 600 million bottles, offering the manufacturer both product and operational reliability.  

The family-run company based in Bavaria, Germany, Hauser Weinimport was founded in the 1950s. The company’s production originally focused on vermouths and liqueurs; now its offering mainly includes non-alcoholic soft drinks and flavoured teas in PET bottles, including flagship names Pacific Wave, Bio Eistee, and Eistee Premium. Hauser is recognised as a leading company in the beverage industry and a reliable co-packer for multiple brands. 

“Hauser Weinimport is always looking at trends and striving for innovation. This is what we found in common with Sidel,” said Ms. Mayer, CEO at Hauser Weinimport.

Manufacturing flexibility 

The aseptic line, installed by Sidel at its Fischbach plant, offers the beverage producer total flexibility with an ability to fill different tea flavours and the signature Sangria beverage, El Curador. The line can operate at 18,000 bottles per hour in the 0.5L format, as well as handle 1L and 1.5L bottle formats. 

“When the thread neck diameter remains unchanged, as it does with many of our products, our highly trained operators can complete product changeovers quickly, minimising system downtime,” comments Florian Kotnig, Head of Production at Hauser Weinimport. 

Pioneering aseptic Predis technology 

Hauser’s line was the first to utilise Sidel’s patented Predis™ dry preform sterilisation in Germany, which works by using hydrogen peroxide mist to sterilise the preform before it enters the oven to be blown into a bottle; packaging remains aseptic without the need for rinsing with water or any other chemicals.  

Thanks to Sidel’s cutting-edge technology, the aseptic line has provided Hauser with guaranteed product quality, ensuring smooth operations and consumer confidence. 

“The fundamental advantages of this state-of-the technology include its optimal filling conditions and food safety for our beverages, low operating costs, resource savings and its compact design”, explains Florian Kotnig.

Strong partnership 

“From the beginning the system was well thought out, fitting within a compact footprint and designed for durability. Sidel is committed to delivering top-tier support to ensure the reliability of the Aseptic Combi Predis, continuously modernising production with innovations like new bottle formats and converting lines to tethered caps,” adds Florian Kotnig.

“We have enjoyed consistent performance and long-term operational efficiency over the years thanks to Sidel’s comprehensive maintenance services and advanced care systems. Based on preventive planned maintenance, Sidel technicians run regular diagnostic checks on our machinery when in operation and during maintenance, creating reports and measures to ensure the line remains running at peak performance. We can always count on Sidel’s support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, via remote access or by phone. 

“Above all, product quality is a must for Hauser and it is with this in mind that we originally installed the aseptic packaging line from Sidel. The close working relationship between Sidel and Hauser contributes to the maximum productivity with minimum operational interruptions.”  

Find out more about Sidel’s Aseptic Combi Predis and how you can access this kind of support for your business on the Sidel website.