Grupo GEPP operates 44 production facilities dedicated to the manufacturing and distribution of renowned international brands, including Gatorade, Lipton, Pepsi, and 7Up and owns the brands Epura and Garci-Crespo. With a workforce exceeding 46,000 employees, Grupo GEPP stands as one of the largest private sector employers in Mexico. In 2014 and 2021, PepsiCo awarded GEPP the global ‘Bottler of the Year’ award.
In line with its strong commitment to sustainability, GEPP adopted PepsiCo’s strategy in 2018 to reduce the use of virgin plastics.
Reusability plays a key role in supporting PepsiCo’s broader environmental goals, including reducing first-use plastic per serving by 50%, increasing returnable packages from 10% to 20% by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
Returnable PET and glass lines - delivering greater flexibility and eco-friendly solutions
GEPP chose to partner with Sidel, recognising the company’s proven expertise in implementing returnable bottling solutions and the performance advantages of integrated technologies.
In 2018, Sidel supported with the installation of a partial returnable glass bottle (RGB) line at GEPP’s Puebla facility. Building on this success, a combined returnable PET and glass line was commissioned in Apodaca in 2019. And in 2020, Sidel delivered a complete returnable PET line in Guadalajara, designed to handle 2L, 2.5L, and 3L formats, with built-in capability to accommodate RGB in the future. And 2021, Sidel also delivered a new returnable PET line and glass line in Merida.
The returnable PET and glass lines feature the innovative EvoFILL Glass, an advanced level probe filler that combines optimal hygienic conditions with greater flexibility, and the Hydra bottle washer, which enhances washing effectiveness while reducing chemical and water consumption, as well as the total cost of ownership (TCO).
