At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Sidel will present a broad portfolio of solutions in the field of complete packaging lines and next-generation equipment for producers of beverages, food, home care and personal care products. The showcase in hall 13 at stand B47 will focus on the growing complexity of packaging and production processes and on ways to manage it through advanced engineering, integrated systems and smart services. Based on more than 40 years of experience in designing and implementing complete lines, Sidel will present technologies aimed at increasing machine availability, efficiency and flexibility in handling diverse packaging formats, while reducing downtime. The company's offer covers both full lines from design to commissioning and specialist solutions such as robotic sorting and palletizing systems as well as aseptic and PET bottle blowing technologies.
Complete lines for key market categories
At the interpack 2026 stand, visitors will be able to explore Sidel's turnkey solutions for complete production lines for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, food products, home care and cosmetics. The integrated systems cover all stages, from the design phase through installation to ongoing service support. The objective is to maximise efficiency and reliability while minimising downtime, and to tailor each line to the specific requirements of the customer.
These solutions are designed to address complex market requirements in categories such as edible oils, sauces and dressings, household cleaning products and personal care. Sidel states that through advanced engineering, comprehensive project management, high-grade equipment and line services it can provide smooth operation of packaging lines so that users can run them in a stable and predictable way.
Davide Sighinolfi, Vice President for Food, Home and Personal Care, highlights the importance of the company's experience in working with different types of packaging. "At Sidel, our end-to-end line expertise is a key factor in helping customers operating in various market categories, such as edible oils, sauces and dressings and home care. Our extensive experience in handling bottles made of any material, with any shape and resistance, enables us to deliver the efficiency, reliability and flexibility that brand owners expect."
As Sighinolfi adds, the support also covers packaging types beyond plastic bottles. "In addition to our broad expertise in PET and support for the shift to PET, Sidel remains a trusted partner in many different categories. Whether it is cartons, tubes or flexible pouches, with a portfolio of top-tier equipment enhanced by advanced smart technologies and safe, user-centred automation, we manage packaging complexity while consistently delivering value and operational excellence to our customers."
New generation sorting systems: Cermex RoboSELEX
Among the solutions on show from Sidel at interpack 2026 will be technologies dedicated to end-of-line handling, including Cermex RoboSELEX and RoboAccess_Pal S. Their role is to support stable product flow, smooth changeovers and long-term production flexibility under increasing numbers of formats and packaging configurations.
Following the launch of the Cermex ProSelex system at interpack 2023, the company will present the latest Cermex RoboSELEX system, which will be demonstrated live on the stand for the first time during interpack 2026. Cermex RoboSELEX is a robotic sorting system designed to work with case packers, engineered for accumulation-free operation and high flexibility.
The solution enables smooth handling of lightweight bottles across a wide spectrum of shape configurations and batch sizes, while maintaining a continuous product flow and high output of up to 320 items per minute. RoboSELEX builds on the concepts used in the ProSelex system, ensuring container handling integrity while meeting the requirements of modern lines for food, home care and personal care products.
The changeover process has been designed with repeatability and reduced set-up time in mind. A change of set can take around one minute, while a bottle format change around two minutes. This is intended to enable operators to switch quickly between production batches with minimal disruption to line operation.
The optimised mechanical design of the system reduces the number of parts, which simplifies routine operation and maintenance and helps lower operating costs. At the same time, it is intended to speed up the introduction of new packaging formats to the market, as fewer change parts and a simpler configuration shorten the time needed to prepare the line for production.
Palletizing in confined space: RoboAccess_Pal S
Complementing the end-of-line solutions will be the compact RoboAccess_Pal S palletizing unit. The machine displayed on the stand is equipped with a lifting column, which now makes it possible to handle pallets up to 2200 mm high. This solution is aimed at plants seeking to automate palletizing where available floor space is limited.
RoboAccess_Pal S operates at speeds of up to 11 cycles per minute and can handle loads of up to 25 kg. Despite these functional parameters, the unit retains a compact design. The installation footprint has been engineered to fit within less than 12 m² in a two-station configuration and 8 m² for a single palletizing station, which facilitates integration into existing production halls.
This design supports rapid installation and short commissioning time, which is relevant for reducing the payback period of the investment. The solution targets producers moving away from manual palletizing who are looking for a combination of flexibility, automation and the ability to achieve a predictable project amortisation period.
To increase user autonomy, RoboAccess_Pal S is equipped with the PalDesigner tool for pallet pattern management and creation, accessible from the machine HMI. This software allows operators to intuitively create and adjust palletizing patterns without increasing operational complexity and working time, which can facilitate frequent modifications of load layouts.
Aseptic and PET blowing solutions on the Sidel stand
Visitors to the Sidel stand at interpack 2026 will also be able to learn about the company's latest developments in aseptic technologies. Among the systems on display will be the Aseptic Predis X4 unit, presented as part of complete aseptic lines designed for safe and efficient production of beverages and other sensitive products.
The offering will also include the EvoBLOW Laser technology, understood as a next-generation PET bottle blowing solution. This is intended to illustrate Sidel's approach to increasing efficiency and supporting sustainability in polyethylene terephthalate packaging production. The presentation of these technologies is meant to show how modern blowing and aseptic systems can be integrated into complete lines, ensuring consistent quality parameters, product safety and optimisation of resource consumption.
By combining complete lines, robotic sorting and palletizing systems, and aseptic and blowing solutions, Sidel intends at interpack 2026 to present a coherent offer for producers in the beverage, food, home care and personal care sectors who seek to increase efficiency and flexibility while reducing the complexity of packaging processes.
