Designed around an intelligent counterflow concept and modular architecture, SWING® Evo enables beverage producers to precisely control water, energy and thermal treatment at each stage of the process – delivering measurable efficiency gains without compromising product quality or flexibility.
A strategic investment supporting operational resilience
As a global beverage solutions provider, Refresco integrates ESG into how it runs its operations and serves its customers. At the Sulmona plant, the decision to install SWING® Evo was driven by these priorities.
“The last challenge we decided to take on, following Sidel’s proposal, was the installation of an innovative pasteuriser,” explains Tullio Tiozzo, Manufacturing Director and Strategic Operations, Refresco Italia. “This technology supports more efficient management of energy and water within our operations. Compared with our previous solution, we achieved a reduction in energy and water consumption by a factor of 15 to 20, bringing us fully in line with our ESG commitments. This project has been a great success, thanks to the level of innovation it brings compared to traditional pasteurisers.”
Intelligent energy recovery and proven efficiency in operation
The SWING® Evo installed in Sulmona integrates two heat exchangers – one fed by hot water, one by steam – enabling intelligent prioritisation of recovered heat from cogeneration systems.
“We were looking for a reliable and versatile solution, capable of combining efficiency with energy performance,” says Daniele Di Luca, Utilities & Energy Manager, Refresco Italy. “SWING® Evo met all these expectations. By prioritising recovered heat, we significantly reduced steam consumption. Water consumption is fully in line with declared figures, while electrical consumption is even better than expected – clear proof of the machine’s high efficiency. This supports our Group-wide objectives on energy efficiency and resource management.”
