GALP Greener ALuminum Cap(Implementation of green innovative production processes under Industry 4.0
HERTI AD ·Bulgaria
About this project
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif">HERTI is a leading European manufacturer of aluminium ROPP caps, plastic and composite closures which have a unique design, functionality and convenience. The company produces almost any possible dimension of aluminium closures and suggests packaging solutions to many clients producing wine, spirits, non-alcoholic beverages, mineral water and olive oil. The company’s production premises are located in the town of Pliska, Bulgaria, where the GALP project will be implemented<span style="color: #000000">. </span> </span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif">The overall objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness of HERTI by introducing a new innovative process of printing and varnishing of aluminium sheets and implementation of industry 4.0. The management of HERTI intends through this project to develop and implement “greener” production processes through purchasing "Coating and Varnishing Machine" and "Printing Machine" of the latest generation, based on the “PrintabLED” technology. The project will contribute to the strengthening of the bilateral relation between the company and the Norway partner ICB DIGITAL AS by involving a new knowledge and specific problem-solution inputs. The goal of the experimental development carried out by HERTI and ICB DIGITAL AS is to connect the purchased machines with a cloud system, which will allow the factory to automate further the manufacturing process as well as make better decisions for scaling the business. </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif">ICB DIGITAL AS is an innovative Norwegian software company focused on enabling digitalization processes in industrial enterprises and production environments. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif">As results the project will achieve optimized production, increased capacity, improved product quality, shorter production and delivery times, reduced costs and a positive environmental effect. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif">The project has been awarded an additional support for introducing an innovative equipment for production of 22x30 size aluminium cups. </span></span></p>
Bilateral cooperation results
ICB DIGITAL AS and Herti had established a collaborative partnership grounded in their shared vision of promoting technological innovation to advance a greener and more sustainable industrial landscape. Their alliance focused on the mutual goal of modernizing operational processes and embracing digitalization as a key driver for eco-friendly production. The cooperation was particularly impactful during the project's implementation phase, where the partnership displayed a unique synergy that met the project's objectives and laid the groundwork for sustained collaboration. Recognizing the weaknesses in the operational processes of the companies, the management team identified digitalization as a critical area for improvement. ICB DIGITAL AS, leveraging its expertise, played a pivotal role in delivering this aspect of the project. Their contribution ensured that the new equipment was seamlessly integrated into a comprehensive digital monitoring and reporting system, which was concurrently being developed to enhance operational efficiency and oversight. For ICB DIGITAL AS, the collaboration offered a valuable opportunity to gather practical feedback and insights, particularly regarding the application of their UPKIP product. These insights enabled them to refine and adapt their solutions for industries with similar production processes in Norway, thereby enhancing their competitive edge and technological offerings. Even after the project's official completion, the partnership remained active, reflecting a shared commitment to ensuring the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of the implemented systems. This enduring relationship exemplified the strength of bilateral cooperation between the two companies, bridging Norwegian and Bulgarian expertise to achieve common innovation and sustainability goals while creating a benchmark for industry practices in both countries.
Project partners
- ICB Digital AS Donor project partner· Norway