Tetra Pak, famous for its cartons, also has a large plastic packaging division that specializes in HDPE and PET packaging systems. Customer and supplier feedback plays a key role in product development and Tetra Pak's success depends very much on its constant innovations. One of these innovations is aseptic technology. First introduced in the 1960s, this is a method of processing liquid food so that it remains fresh, tasty, and nutritious for months, without refrigeration and without the addition of preservatives. It is now used in conjunction with both cartons and plastics, and there are customer installations all over the globe.
Aseptic technology requires the utmost levels of cleanliness.
All the aseptic processing machines that Tetra Pak manufactures are designed to the highest hygiene standards. Moving parts are kept to a minimum in the sterile environment. Pierre Huser is product manager for linear aseptic systems within the plastic packaging division. He is responsible for ensuring that aseptic bottle filling machines meet the needs of customers today and tomorrow. Development time is critical.