Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products (TVOP) is partnering with Sidel to equip its new factory with complete edible oil lines for now and for the future. As the first company worldwide to apply the breakthrough EvoBLOW Laser technology to edible oil, TVOP is at the forefront of sustainable, efficient and next-generation edible oil production.
The Laser-based technology will join other innovative technologies from Sidel as part of this partnership, including CoboREEL, EvoFilm Stretch, and Sidel’s newest digital solutions including the full Evo-ON suite.
This new step demonstrates TVOP’s commitment to continually equip its business with the most advanced technologies available, by preparing for the future and investing in its people and the environment.
“Our EvoBLOW Laser investment aligns with the Thanakorn Vegetable Oil Products Company mission to promote sustainable production and consumption, with high-quality, low-carbon-footprint products,” said Adul Premprasert, CEO.
Pioneering innovation in edible oil production
TVOP is reaffirming its role as an innovation pioneer in the edible oils sector, becoming the first edible oil producer in the world to shift to a laser-powered blowing solution, and leading the introduction of EvoBLOW Laser technology in the Asian market.
“Being the first with EvoBLOW Laser for edible oil is a very positive feeling, it means you are willing to lead and not afraid of change. Innovation is essential to prepare for the future because investing in new technology means thinking ahead and staying competitive in the long term,” explained Premprasert.
This strategic move is part of TVOP’s vision to drive sustainability and performance by fully equipping its brand-new factory with the most advanced technologies available. Among these future-ready solutions provided by Sidel are the EvoBLOW Laser, EvoFilm Stretch, CoboREEL, Evo-ON, and a new digital monitoring solution interfacing with the company’s advanced enterprise & logistics systems.
New technologies enable TVOP to meet market needs
For TVOP, the unmatched precision provided by laser technology will make it possible to offer the market a new 1L edible oil bottle, designed in collaboration with Sidel’s packaging experts, featuring a 2-gram lightweighting compared to the alternative. Despite an optimized weight, this new design maintains the required strength, shelf appeal and durability throughout distribution. This enables the bottle to offer a premium experience while having a light weight. The laser’s cold-start capability and environmental stability will also bring operational efficiency.
“This laser technology will help us improve performance, energy efficiency, production stability and material savings which are all critical for edible oil manufacturers”, commented Premprasert. “It will allow us to respond faster to market demand while maintaining product quality and operational efficiency”.
In the medium term, the laser technology will strengthen TVOP’s lightweighting program going forward and secure its readiness for future rPET adoption.
Solutions like the CoboREEL for automated label reel loading will also elevate performance by leveraging cobotics with three times the reel capacity of any other solution on the market and low energy consumption (<0.5 kWh). Likewise, the EvoFilm Stretch will help contribute to TVOP’s lower-carbon-footprint targets with its 90% reduction in energy consumption compared to traditional shrink wrap solutions. Furthermore, the Evo-ON unique cloud suite with built-in intelligence will continually support full line performance by turning raw equipment data into powerful levers for proactively achieving peak performance.
A trusted complete-line partnership
TVOP’s journey with Sidel started in 1978 with PVC containers and has since evolved into a long-standing strategic partnership, rooted in a shared commitment to quality, innovation and long-term value. As highlighted by Premprasert, “Sidel has been more than just a supplier. We work as long-term partners, hand in hand, lifting good things for the company, for our society and ultimately for our planet. Long-term partnership gives us confidence that we can move forward together.”
Today, TVOP benefits from Sidel not only as an equipment supplier but as a complete line provider, integrating blowing, filling, automation and end-of-line equipment into one harmonized ecosystem. As a one-stop shop partner for edible oil complete lines, Sidel will support TVOP’s new facility in working toward optimum productivity, while maximizing sustainability with lower costs and material consumption.
