Sidel to present liquid packaging technologies at Drink Japan 2026

Sidel is bringing its liquid packaging technologies to Drink Japan, including its EvoBLOW Laser and Aseptic Predis X4 systems. The company will also share its expertise with manufacturers that require improved precision, cost-efficiency, operational agility and optimised recyclability in drinks production. The Sidel Japan team will be on stand 8-42, providing information on total line solutions across a broad spectrum of liquid packaging applications, including sensitive products such as teas, beer, carbonated drinks, juices and health drinks.

"Drink Japan is an important showcase for Sidel in one of our most significant markets, with around a third of the Japanese food processing industry focused on liquids and particularly beverages and the growing soft drinks market," said Fujii Takeshi, Country Director Sidel Japan. "Japan's buoyancy of its RTD tea and dairy market is reflected in the strong demand for lightweighted, smart-design drinks packaging, combined with cost-efficiencies and extended shelf life. Drink Japan is a perfect forum to demonstrate Sidel's expertise in providing comprehensive turnkey solutions and services in Japan's liquids packaging industry."

Laser-based blowing of PET and rPET bottles

Sidel's EvoBLOW Laser is a PET and rPET bottle blowing technology that uses up to 36 heating lines, compared with ten zones in comparable halogen-based systems. According to the company, it enables lighter and stronger containers, together with cost reduction, operational flexibility and consistent quality from the first unit, while also meeting recycling and sustainability requirements. Sidel's Combi systems can be incorporated as part of its modular system for blowing, filling and capping within a single enclosure, improving line performance while reducing material use.

Aseptic blow-fill-cap solution

The Aseptic Predis X4 is designed for lightweight packaging strategies while maintaining product integrity and shelf life. The integrated blow-fill-cap solution incorporates Predis dry preform sterilisation inside the blower. It is intended for sensitive beverages in PET and rPET containers, such as juices, nectars, soft drinks, isotonic drinks and teas (JNSDIT), a growing segment in Japan, as well as liquid dairy products and other low-acid applications. By eliminating the need for bottle rinsing and significantly reducing water and chemical consumption, the technology enables manufacturers to meet high food safety standards alongside sustainability targets.

Company background

Sidel has nearly 50 years of experience in aseptic packaging technologies. The company launched the world's first commercial blower for PET in 1980, the first combi system combining blowing, filling and capping in 1997, and the first laser solution for blowing in 2025. Today, Sidel has more than 40,000 machines installed in over 170 countries.

From individual equipment to complete production lines, Sidel's portfolio covers PET and rPET package design and bottle development, blowing, filling, labelling, end-of-line equipment and ongoing services. In addition to equipment, the company offers services aimed at improving line efficiency, reliability and productivity throughout the lifecycle of an installation.

Drink Japan 2026 will take place from 18 to 20 November at Tokyo Big Sight. Sidel will exhibit on stand 8-42.