Tetra Pak and Luxlait, the largest dairy in Luxemburg, have announced plans to invest more than 100 million Euro in a new state-of-the-art dairy, to support Luxlait’s growing dairy business.

In November 2007, Luxlait Association Agricole contracted Tetra Pak Processing Systems as a key partner in the development of its new, state-of-the-art greenfield dairy at Roost, near Bissen in Luxemburg - which will have a key role in supporting Luxlait’s future dairy operations strategy.

With a planned annual intake of 120 million litres of raw milk, this new facility will be a strategic replacement for Luxlait’s existing production capacity. The new plant broke ground in mid 2007 and is scheduled to start operations in the second quarter of 2009.

“The main challenges that we are facing are quality assurance and food safety,’’ explains Gerard Reslinger, Industrial Director at Luxlait. “These are points we cannot compromise on.

“Our second focus is on operating costs and flexibility. That is why it is interesting for us to work with companies like Tetra Pak. It allows us to benefit from a reliable partner and the latest trends in technology, together with proven, high capacity solutions, deep know-how and long experience.”

Tetra Pak’s unequalled technical knowledge allows it to offer globally proven processing and packaging solutions, at competitive prices, with short lead times and performance guarantees that ensure its customers, including Luxlait, achieve high quality products and strict levels of food safety, higher efficiency, undisturbed productivity, and lowest possible environmental impact.

Waste and energy management will have a high priority in the new plant development. Goals set include a minimum reduction of 38% in drinking water usage and a reduction of 25% in use of fossil energies. Waste water must be treated before it is released it into the environment.