{"id":42339,"date":"2023-07-16T16:19:15","date_gmt":"2023-07-16T15:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/?p=42339"},"modified":"2023-09-20T16:31:13","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T15:31:13","slug":"how-stolle-machinery-company-pivots-to-keep-pace-with-can-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manufacturing-today.com\/news\/how-stolle-machinery-company-pivots-to-keep-pace-with-can-production\/","title":{"rendered":"How Stolle Machinery Company pivots to keep pace with can production\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stolle is the world\u2019s leading supplier of two piece can and end-making machinery for the can making industry. The organization\u2019s high-speed machines are the backbone of can making operations worldwide due to their proven productivity and reliability.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Stolle provides complete solutions at any level \u2013 from individual machines, line modules, and rapid service with OEM parts to the design, build, and commissioning of a complete facility. Its technical leadership means that customers always receive equipment with the latest engineering advances and improvements. Can makers around the world know that Stolle supports their productivity and profitability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since we last spoke to the business, Stolle has seen considerable growth in the market. Steve Higginson, Executive Vice President, Stolle Europe and Asia Pacific Group, shares insights into the organization\u2019s recent project activity.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDemand has been at an unprecedented level \u2013 one never seen in the industry before,\u201d he begins. \u201cNobody expected it to be sustained and, subsequently, there has been a drop-off in 2023 which will extend to 2024.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere has been something of a slow-down this year, with certain products being pushed back for manufacture in a year or two\u2019s time. As a result, we\u2019re looking closely at alternatives, such as the mini-line concept where we can accommodate requests for smaller quantity production lines, such as 250 million cans rather than a billion.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe also work in conjunction with our parent company, which has a TULC system to remove water and other aspects from the manufacturing process,\u201d he goes on. \u201cIn countries where water is a high value commodity, it enhances ease of operation. It\u2019s also environmentally friendly and essentially facilitates a dry process, with no coolants, oils nor hazardous chemicals.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m going to the States to look at a line they did for American Canning in Texas. Alongside the previously mentioned benefits, this line provides robust product protection from both light and air, taking gold and silver awards in blind taste tests for wine.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cCurrently, we\u2019re working on about 12 project activities. We\u2019re in Central America, we\u2019re in Europe, and we\u2019re going to the Middle East. So, we\u2019re still exceptionally busy this year.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Flexible production capability<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The modern Stolle Machinery Company came about as a result of the purchase and merging of what were then called Alcoa Packaging Machinery and Sequa Can Machinery. These two rival organizations were each among the largest players in the can and end machinery business.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Their partnership created the world\u2019s largest supplier of machinery for the global can manufacturing industry. Over the past decade, the business model has evolved further to essentially include a complete scope of supply for can and end manufacturing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s take a usual production year for a piece of our equipment,\u201d says Steve, offering us an insight into the scale of the business. \u201cLet\u2019s say, the Rutherford Decorator. Production is probably 30 units per annum and that\u2019s been the case for many years. A good year may see an increase to 35 units, equally, a bad could decrease to 25.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, last year, so in 2022, we saw an increase to 90 units on order, which is a huge spike in demand. It\u2019s incredibly difficult to triple your supply chain to meet that level of expansion. Our products are made to order; everything is bespoke and now it\u2019s three times the level of usual activity. We had to ramp up and make machines in the UK, in Brazil, and in China. Traditionally, the business\u2019 core activity was in the US. Now, it\u2019s global,\u201d he explains.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The business project manages installation and commissioning of its systems, so that the customer has a fully functional can plant on completion. Historically, Stolle would supply potentially four items of equipment.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, since acquiring CCH Engineering, and establishing Stolle UK and Stolle Global Systems, this has increased to ten items of equipment, which is, in essence, a complete system. The organization now operates as a one-stop shop, with a united push to supply complete systems.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Steve continues: \u201cThe combination of enhanced capabilities and product knowledge provides a much better platform. The business has grown from servicing a conventional DWI marketplace, producing 800 cans a minute to the current capability of 3000 a minute, which is 1.2 billion cans.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYet, operations have now circled back to considering these mini lines rather than always focusing on high-volume accounts. There are more customers requiring smaller volumes who also want to improve their corporate image and sustainability credentials.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are considerably bigger than our competitors. While that doesn\u2019t give us a right to custom, I do think our history and the performance of our equipment stand us in good stead.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSo, there\u2019s a level of vertical integration going on at higher levels, but we\u2019re not totally dependent on corporate can makers. While they represent probably 60 percent of our business and will certainly always be predominant, we have introduced more independents into the business than anybody else. We also feel that due to infrastructure, market place and economic demands sometimes smaller capacity lines are more attractive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Comprehensive portfolio<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Indeed, that would appear to be the case, with current projects in West Africa. Alongside these, the organization is also sharpening its focus on Central Asian locations, while also receiving enquiries from Pakistan.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Looking at the apparent popularity of the product, Steve highlights that aluminum is an environmentally friendly packaging option because of its superior recyclability. The assumption is that public purchasing power is behind this surge in popularity. While the current cost of living may drive some consumers to purchase more economical bottled products, there is still a massive swing away from single-use plastic.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cUltimately, the consumer focus is not on the can itself but rather the product therein,\u201d he continues. \u201cConsumers will decide what they want to purchase and then, whether they can afford to do so. Aluminum has always been a luxury packaging product. In 1980, it cost three times more for the can than the contents. The equation is probably not that dissimilar today. However, we\u2019re working on very lightweight cans now which will further enhance metal packaging.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe really are blessed with the technology we work with. While we are limited in terms of the speed at which we can scale production, operations have ramped up and we\u2019re able to serve a much broader marketplace.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you only want to make 250 million cans, that\u2019s fine. There is nobody else with a portfolio like Stolle\u2019s: either in terms of the breadth of equipment, choice of product or the manufacturing process itself. It doesn\u2019t exist, under one roof, anywhere else, and that gives us some advantage.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Implementing improvements<\/span><\/b> \"\"<\/span><\/p>\n

Superior equipment, proven technology and experience are all essential to bring a product to life. Stolle Europe has completed over 35 systems around the world and still strives to implement improvements.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a big push in terms of sustainability,\u201d Steve shares. \u201cWe\u2019re looking at reducing our own energy consumption, as well as the energy efficiency of our equipment. This focus extends to the carbon footprints of can plants, including during the construction phase. There are several areas on which we can still focus as we fine tune our projects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2023, we are in something of a dip, but we believe that things will bounce back in the next year or so. We won\u2019t go back to that billion-dollar level unless we manage to scale the business at speed, but we anticipate settling at a level that\u2019s probably 20 percent higher than traditionally, which will be driven by the consumer and environmental impact.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sustainable solutions<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re experiencing global change. Business isn\u2019t huge in some areas. Some of our existing customers are still developing. We\u2019re installing a third line for an existing customer in Hungary, which is the first aluminum beverage can factory in the country and they may look to eventually invest overseas. As such, we\u2019ll be working with them very closely.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe work with multi-billion can and end producers, as well as those who produce 200 million. So, we\u2019ve got the scope to support a range of makers and we\u2019re adaptable. We will continue to focus on environmental factors, from our carbon footprint to our sustainability performance.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou can\u2019t be fortunate enough to work with the most environmentally friendly product and then not reflect that advantage in your own operations. We couldn\u2019t not move forward in this way and are dedicated to running an environmentally sustainable organization.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn the US, there has been intensive investment into our sustainability and technology focus. The Stolle Advanced Technology Operation (SATO) is a dedicated facility for R&D, sustainability, and training.\u201d Sustainability of equipment and practices has always been a Stolle focus, and SATO supports advancement in those areas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re in a very positive position,\u201d Steve concludes. \u201cWe\u2019re still very busy and we consider ourselves very fortunate.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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