KHS Corpoplast
Pioneer in PET stretch blow molding technology
As one of the world's leading manufacturers of stretch blow molders for PET bottles we look back on over 40 years of experience. We began developing and manufacturing a high-performance rotary machine for the stretch blow molding of PET bottles way back in 1971.
Together with the extensive portfolio provided by KHS GmbH we now offer the market a full range of filling and packaging equipment from the single machine to the turnkey line. Various partnerships with scientific and technical institutions of renown and our affiliation with the Technology division of Salzgitter AG make us a strong partner for all sector requirements.
Extensive PET expertise
We draw our extensive expertise in PET from decades of experience, from our highly qualified personnel, and from the excellent transfer of know-how within the KHS Group. From the initial design to the finished product we give you modular, highly standardized stretch blow molding technology for the economical production of top-quality PET bottles. Our unique competence in PET is anchored in our Bottles & Shapes program. This innovative service combines individual bottle design with optimum functionality while keeping costs to an absolute minimum, ensuring our customers' products have the best brand image. We also attach great importance in the use of energy and raw materials to the aspect of sustainability and saving our resources.
Our employees and network
The over 300 people who work in Development, Design Engineering, Assembly, Service, and Sales form the heart of our company. We have an international network coordinated through our headquarters in Hamburg, Germany, and over 80 other sites worldwide. Our personnel's regional presence and our close cooperation with our customers enable us to identify new demands where they arise – namely on site. This means we can react fast, providing our clients with systems that are both reliable and holistic.
4. OurHistory
From the first plastic bottle to
the first PET bottle to the Series IV Blomax
stretch blow molder with a capacity of up to
81,000 bottles per hour – a unique story
of success.
Milestones:
1968: the first plastic bottle
1975: the world's first PET bottle
1979: Krupp Corpoplast
1994: the first Blomax machine
2000: SIG Corpoplast
2006: world record: 12-g, 0.5-literbottle
2008: KHS Corpoplast
2009: 72,000-bph Series IV Blomax
2010: SBM/filler monoblockfor72,000 bph
2013: coveted TÜV Süd certificate for energy
efficiency and launch at drinktec of
ultra-clean filling monoblock/60,000 bph
2015: KHS Corpoplast celebrates the 40th
anniversary
of its founding
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5. Bottles & Shapes
With the KHS Bottles & Shapes™ program, we want
to be 'First Choice in PET Competence' for our
customers. Beginning with our packaging design,
subsequent engineering and our process expertise,
we take into consideration all factors in entire
packaging lines. The aim: Less material and energy
consumption and an optimum balance between
product quality and cost effectiveness.
Bottle design
Selection of materials
Barrierand filling requirements
Preform design
CAD/FEMdesign engineering
Blow shapes
Laboratory testing
Process control
Bottle production
Bottles & Shapes involves
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6. InnoPET Blomax
Over 40 years of PET know-how, convincing
line expertise and state-of-the-art, low-
consumption, high-performance machine
technology: InnoPET Blomax stretch blow
molders and InnoPET BloFill stretch blow
molder/filler blocks for manufacturing and
filling particularly light PET bottles.
InnoPET Blomax Series IV meets the defined
requirements in accordance with the TÜV Süd
standard and receives the TÜV seal "Energy-
Efficient Plants and Systems".
Maximummachine availability
and precision coupled with
minimumenergy consumption
4 to 36 blow stations
Up to 81,000 bottles perhour
Bottle volumes from0.2 to 3 liters
Special features:
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7. InnoPET Plasmax – the alternative to glass
We invented it:
FreshSafe PET® - as light as PET, as good as glass.
This premium PET system enables you to combine the
optimum barrier characteristics of a glass bottle with the
weight advantages of a PET bottle. The ideal barrier
protection for sensitive beverages - crystal clear, flexible,
and 100% recyclable.
Our worldwide successful InnoPET Plasmax 12D and
20Q machines are able to coat bottles with this unique
barrier at capacities of up to 40,000 bph.
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Beer
Wine
Juice
Carbonated beverages
Foods (e.g. dressings/sauces)
Concentrates
Range of applications:
9. OurWorkforce
Our greatest asset.
This is why we give our staff the
opportunity to develop ideas,
promote individual potential,
and foster sustainable
professional development.
One-shift operation
KHS Corpoplast: 330 employees
KHS Plasmax: 20 employees
Our site in Hamburg:
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10. Training and Advanced Training
We offer attractive performance-
based pay, an innovative, international
working environment, and a variety of
opportunities for advanced training.
Mechatronic engineers
Technical drafters
Industrial managers
Specialists forwarehouse logistics
Practical training
Student work-study activities
Support for theses
Dual classroomstudies/on-the-job
training
Training and more:
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11. Eco Management
We practice sustainability
Besides the various ecological aspects of
Bottles & Shapes packaging design and our
Blomax and Plasmax machines,
this principle is also consistently applied to
the eco management implemented at our site.
For this we have been awarded the
ECOPROFIT® certificate several times.
Sustainability at the Hamburg plant
Very low energy and
media consumption by the machines
Very light bottles
ECOPROFIT programfor substantial
savings on the water, electricity, and
gas consumed on site
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12. Eco Management
Ecological chronology of the Hamburg site
Total savings 2005–2013:
Electricity consumption: Reduced by approx. 25% using
efficient technologies (lighting concept, boilers,
instantaneous water heaters).
Water consumption: Cut from 3,500 m3 to 2,600 m3
(elimination of cooling towers for compressors, waterless
urinals, constant flow in faucets, replacement of shower
heads, toilet flush monitors).
Gas consumption: Reduced by approx. 25% (optimized
heating, insulation, modernization).
Waste disposal costs: Cut from €38,000 to €15,000
(completely new waste disposal system with improved
sorting, return of recyclable materials).
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13. New Production Building
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In 2012 we invested €3.2m in a
new production building at our site
in Hamburg
Size of the new hall: 2,300 m²
The groundbreaking ceremony took place on
April 23, 2012
The comissioning-hall was completed at the end of
November 2012
Our plant in Hamburg has production areas
covering approx. 8,000 m² and administration and
development areas about 5,000 m² in size.
An extension of the office was realised in 2014
In 2015 a new hall will be built with an extra
2,300 m² of assembly area