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drinkworld Technology + Marketing is the leading magazine for the entire drinks industry worldwide. Feature articles and short communications cover the whole spectrum of processing, bottling, raw materials, logistics, packaging and marketing of beverages. We also report on special topics of regional interest and the trends in the beverage industries worldwide. Readers are executives and decision-makers in the brewing, dairy and mineral water industries, manufacturers of non-alcoholic drinks, wine growers and bottlers.

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Processing Why was it necessary to make the most recent investment in your production technology? With our former, extremely old lines we could neither meet the growing demand nor adhere to production standards. In order to stay competitive and satisfy our customers, we thus had to invest in new plant engineering. We looked for robust, reliable technology that gives us the right product quality at the right time. In opting for KHS we made a very good choice. What particular challenges did you face regarding economic and ecological sustainability and what results have you achieved? If you want to stay competitive and cut costs, you have to optimize your use of resources and learn how to produce more intelligently and more sustainably. KHS showed us just which factors pushed our production costs up in the past; accordingly, machine availability was one of the key criteria that prompted us to award the contract to the company from Dortmund. After installing our new glass line our performance increased by 50%, with our CO 2 consumption dropping by almost 40% at the same time. We were even able to halve the amount of product loss. How would you describe the relationship between UCB and KHS? We’ve worked with KHS and its predecessor companies since our founding almost 50 years ago. Although we were only a small business back then, our concerns were always given the greatest attention. Historically speaking, we thus have a very strong relationship. Whereas in the past we usually did business with KHS contacts in France or South Africa, KHS now has a young, dynamic and flexible team in Lagos, Nigeria, with well-trained technicians and engineers. For us, our most recent investments prove that machines are one thing but that having a trusting partnership with access to extensive technical support is at least just as important. What role does after-sales service play for your company? A system of technical support with reliable maintenance and service is a crucial aspect for us. KHS already gave us top-quality service many years ago. And today we can also still rely on receiving unlimited assistance at any time of the day or night. The availability of spare parts presents a particular challenge: here, KHS scores on all fronts with its West African service hub in Lagos, Nigeria. How did the corona crisis affect the installation and commissioning of your new lines? Managing projects during the pandemic was an enormous challenge. During the first lockdown last year, lots of people were really worried about coming to On UCB’s PET line water and soda pop are filled into four different sizes of bottle – here the 330-milliliter variant. work or traveling. We were also initially concerned about having engineers come to us from Europe that was much more heavily affected than many parts of Africa. This was further complicated by the fact that PCR tests were hard to come by. There was only one test center in the capital of Yaoundé which is about four hours from us. And even those who managed to get tested still had to quarantine for two weeks. We therefore decided to postpone the entire installation of the glass line until the end of 2020. What future strategic goals does your company have? We’ve been in the beverage industry in Cameroon and Central Africa for almost half a century now. We’ll continue to supply high-quality products and act sustainably in the future, too. In maintaining and intensifying relations with our business partners we’ll foster growth and at the same time reduce the negative impact of our line of business on the environment. Dealing with Covid- 19 has heightened our awareness of the future opportunities open to us across the entire continent. Family firm – The Kadji Group In order to pool his diverse range of entrepreneurial activities, back in 1960 Joseph Kadji Defosso founded the Kadji Group. The conglomerate, that today employs around 1,500 people and is still under family ownership, includes companies from a broad spectrum of industrial sectors. Besides the UCB brewery, plastics manufacturer Polyplast is also a member of the group, as is a flour mill (SCC) in the port of Douala. The Kadji Group is also in insurance with Assurances Générales du Cameroun (AGC) and has a real estate company that is responsible for the development and operation of a number of high-rise buildings as well as the famous Kadji Square shopping center. The group also operates in areas such as logistics, transport and the hotel and hospitality industries. Last but not least, the Kadji Defosso Foundation is the group’s pillar as far as charity and social actions are concerned, geared towards excellence and giving constant support to communities. 32

New Sensors for Measuring H 2 O 2 and PAA Energy efficiency thanks to Processing modern pump technology ProMinent is expanding its product range to include new sensors for measuring peracetic acid (PAA) and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) without cross-sensitivity to each other. The measured variables are recorded selectively – without distortion, even at low concentrations. Hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid can be used for disinfection in many areas of industry. They are increasingly being used instead of chlorine in areas that come into contact with people and nature because they break down into environmentally friendly water, oxygen and acetic acid after use. This makes them ideal for water disinfection in the pharmaceutical industry, medical technology, the food and beverage industry, plant cultivation and waste water treatment. DULCOTEST PAA 2-3E and PEROX-H- 3E sensors are used to measure the PAA and H 2 O 2 concentrations during disinfection. Both sensors work based on the amperometric measuring principle. This uses three electrodes, allowing long-term stable zero points and accurate measurements even at low concentrations. The electrodes are resistant to salts, acids, lyes, surfactants and films of dirt. Integrated transmitters and a reliable signal cable connection with a secure contact closure ensure convenient installation. The two versions of the PAA 2-3E sensor type detect peracetic acid concentrations in the range of 0.02 to 20.0 mg/l without cross-sensitivity to hydrogen peroxide. The sensor is typically used for waste water disinfection with PAA when lower peracetic acid limit values have to be monitored in the waste water to be released. The new PEROX H-3E sensor is ideal for measuring hydrogen peroxide without cross-sensitivity to free chlorine and peracetic acid. It is suitable for use in fast control processes with short response times – even in moderately contaminated water – for reliable measurements from 0.20 ppm H 2 O 2 . Four different versions of the product cover measuring ranges of up to 10, 50, 200 and 500 ppm. E ffcient pump technology from NETZSCH You save energy thanks to our latest pump technology and clever design. The reduced energy requirement in parallel to increased pump performance lowers the power consumption and so preserves our environment in a sustainable way. Our pumps stand for total environmental awareness. VISIT US AT IFAT IN MUNICH! 30.5. – 3.6.2022 HALL B1, BOOTH 451/550 The new DULCOTEST sensors PAA 2-3E and PEROX H-3E from ProMinent measure peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide without cross-sensitivity to each other. NOTOS® multi screw pump, NEMO® progressing cavity pump, TORNADO® T2 rotary lobe pump, PERIPRO peristaltic pump and both NETZSCH macerators. drinkworld Technology + Marketing · March 2022 www.netzsch.com 33

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