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Tetra Pak expands Homogenizer

range

T range with the Tetra Pak® Homogenizer 15C and the Tetra
etra Pak has announced the expansion of its homogenizer

Pak® Homogenizer 20C, offering streamlined and efficient
solutions for manufacturers seeking simplicity and flexibil-
ity without compromising on performance.
Traditional homogenization often requires two devices, which are
commonly referred to as “first-stage” and “second-stage”. However,
Tetra Pak’s experts have reimagined this by combining both devices
into a single entity, the innovative HD21 homogenization device,
allowing the required homogenization process and pressure adjust-
ments to be conducted within the same compact machine with a single
pressure adjustment. The HD21 homogenization device enables an
energy reduction of up to 25% compared to a homogenizer using a
conventional homogenization device.1
Fiona Liebehenz, Vice President of Key Components Plant Solutions
and Channel Management, Tetra Pak, comments: “Homogenization is
critical in many food and beverage production processes. But not all
products or factories require complex machinery, so we took on the
challenge to simplify the current state-of-the-art solutions to meet a
broader range of our customer’s needs. By combining the first and sec- homogenizers, thanks to the narrow gap within the device. This reduces
ond homogenization stages into a single device, we’ve created a flexi- energy consumption, allowing for long-term cost savings and more effi-
ble machine with fewer parts, which reduces both the initial cient line performance.
investment and long-term maintenance costs. Both aspects that mat- These new models join a range of market-leading homogenizers sold by
ter for our customers. Tetra Pak in markets worldwide.
“At Tetra Pak, we partner with businesses of all sizes across all geog- Tetra Pak has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency
raphies, offering valuable and scalable solutions that can grow along- and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit
side our customers. The expansion of our homogenizer range is just CDP, securing a place on its annual ‘A List’. The Carbon Disclosure Project
one example of how we continue to innovate for our customers at any (CDP) is an international non-profit organisation that promotes environ-
stage, for cost-effective efficiency and seamless integration into their mental transparency by encouraging organisations to disclose their envi-
existing food and beverages operations.
The 2-in-1 solution, available with the Tetra Pak® Homogenizer 15C ronmental impact. It is highly recognised for its structured approach,
and the Tetra Pak® Homogenizer 20C, has only 2 components com- broad participation, and strong support from the investment community.
pared to 6 components in a conventional homogenizer. This not only The CDP assesses data from over 22,000 companies, ranking them on
reduces complexity but lowers the upfront cost and ongoing mainte- their transparency, tangible action and environmental leadership. Based
nance requirements for manufacturers. Additionally, Tetra Pak has on data reported through CDP’s 2024 climate change questionnaires,
addressed the challenge of asymmetrical wear of parts such as valves Tetra Pak was among the small number of companies that achieved an ‘A’
during homogenization. Whereas the uneven wearing of components score, which it has done for the fourth time in five years.
would previously necessitate their replacement, the new line of The World Meteorological Organisation warns that climate change is
homogenizers offer symmetrical wear parts which can simply be playing out before our eyes, with extreme weather, rising sea levels and
turned by the operator, doubling the lifespan of parts and reducing the melting ice all driven by record-breaking greenhouse gas (GHG) levels1 .
overall maintenance costs for the device. This is further supported by Approximately one-third of these GHG emissions result from inefficient
access to Tetra Pak’s spare parts and maintenance programme, which
extend the life of all equipment and further lower the total cost of own- food systems. Tetra Pak recognises the urgent action required to address
ership for manufacturers. this interdependency and drive the transformation of food systems, using
These attractive and cost-effective units are simple to integrate and its unique position as an end-to-end food processing and packaging sup-
operate in existing lines, thanks to a compact design that houses all plier.
essential parts inside the homogenizer and a straightforward clamp As part of its climate change mitigation strategy, Tetra Pak is working
connection. The innovative technology allows the desired homogeni- with suppliers, customers, and other stakeholders to achieve net-zero
zation to be achieved at a lower pressure compared to conventional GHG emissions across scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050 across its value chain.

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