Sidel has launched a new bottle washer branded Hydra Ultrasonic, combining chemical and ultrasound technology for high performance, production cost reductions and environmental footprint improvements. The manufacturer will unveil the technology at the international trade show, BrauBeviale, in Nuremberg, Germany, November 26–28. Consumer attitudes, combined with reuse targets set by legislation, is driving increased demand for returnable glass and PET bottle solutions.