Customer: Sunino Group

Founded: 1950

Production Profile: The Plastic Legno facility at the Italian headquarters covers 25,000 m², with a total group area of 60,000 m². Sunino operates 10 factories worldwide, producing 2 billion pieces of food packaging annually.

End Customers: Ferrero Rocher, Nutella, Lindt, TicTac, and more

Introduction

With high-efficiency electric injection molding solutions tailored for packaging applications, Tederic successfully enabled Sunino’s headquarters to replace imported top-tier equipment with Chinese machines. In 2025, Sunino once again selected Tederic for its expansion in Asia-Pacific, marking the tenth year of cooperation between the two companies.

01 When a long-established Factory Faces the Dual Pressure of Energy Use and Output

Since its founding in Castellamonte, Italy in 1950, Sunino Group has built a global manufacturing network of 10 plants. Its Plastic Legno factory—dedicated to food packaging—covers 25,000 m² and produces around 2 billion units annually for brands including Ferrero, Nutella, SCHLEICH, and Sterilgarda, while maintaining strong operations in Romania, Hungary, Moldova, India, and Hong Kong.

Inside the Plastic Legno production factory, the rhythm is nonstop: the low hum of injection molding machines, counters flashing on the control panels, and finished packaging constantly stacking on conveyor belts. Behind such high throughput lies a growing demand for “lower energy consumption, higher reliability, and faster local service”—precisely the challenges Sunino faced.

Although long reliant on European top-tier injection molding equipment, Sunino increasingly encountered high operating costs and slow service response, particularly in energy control and maintenance. For packaging lines running 24/7, reducing energy consumption without compromising quality—and ensuring timely service support—had become an urgent operational imperative.

02 Breaking the Energy Bottleneck: How Tederic Replaced European Equipment

Trust often begins with a small step. Ten years ago, Sunino’s Romania plant introduced its first Tederic Dream series machine. The customized service and fast local response left a strong impression. Later, when the Italian headquarters needed new injection molding equipment, Sunino confidently chose Tederic—becoming the first Chinese brand to enter its molding workshop.

To meet the customer’s requirements for high shot volume, low energy consumption, and fast cycle times, Tederic provided the NEO·E electric injection molding machines along with a tailored solution focused on energy efficiency and precision control. Embedded within the system are several “energy-saving genes”:

• Twin-screw injection drive + screw cooling system: Optimizes drive response and temperature rise control, ensuring repeatability and long-term stability.
• Energy recovery system: Recovers regenerative energy during acceleration and deceleration, reducing peak and average power consumption.
• Low-friction transmission & lightweight design: Linear guides and lightweight components reduce inertia and mechanical losses for higher efficiency.
• Advanced Decompression Technology (ADT): Reduces clamping force after injection, optimizing machine load, shortening each cycle by 0.2 seconds, and extending machine life.
• Smart energy management system: Real-time energy monitoring and analytics support decision-making for production and energy optimization.

03 Tangible Energy Savings, Calculated Trust

In actual performance tests at the Plastic Legno plant, the NEO·E machines exceeded customer expectations thanks to these design and control strategies. As the company’s purchasing manager noted:
“After the first few months of operation, all functions have been validated. From a cost-performance and energy-efficiency perspective, our goals have already been fully achieved.”

An example of an 850 tons NEO E. The data speaks for itself:

• Average power consumption: ~26 kWh/h
• Dry cycle time: ~3 seconds
• Total cycle time: 7 seconds (on par with imported machines)
• Energy consumption: About 50% lower than comparable imported models

What does this mean in real terms?
Each machine saves approximately 576 kWh per day—equivalent to €103.68 per day (≈ RMB 852).

According to Euromap 60.1, the machine meets the highest 9+ energy efficiency rating.

Plastic Legno Sales Manager Marco Cilardino commented:
“Tederic’s machines run smoothly with excellent consistency. The energy-consumption results are impressive—they truly save us money, and in a sense, help us make money.”

Excellent performance and responsive service have built long-term trust. In 2025, Sunino again ordered NEO·E electric machines from Tederic for the expansion of its Asia-Pacific facility—signifying a deeper, more strategic partnership.

A decade of cooperation began with a single machine and strengthened through shared trust. Through continuous innovation and dedicated local service, Tederic has become a successful model of “Chinese alternatives to imported equipment” at Sunino.

Looking ahead, Tederic will continue to focus on energy optimization, intelligent control, and responsive service—providing high-efficiency, one-stop injection molding solutions for global packaging manufacturers, helping them move further and more steadily toward sustainable, green production.

As new energy vehicle technologies evolve rapidly, the production of auto parts is shifting toward three major demands: micron-level precision, second-level cycle times, and gram-level lightweighting. These trends are placing unprecedented requirements on molding equipment. Recently, Tederic successfully delivered multiple NEO·E all-electric injection molding machines—integrated with an automated mold-changing system—to a leading Japanese automotive component supplier, enabling critical production steps to achieve localized equipment replacement.

1. Tailored Turnkey Solution: 20+ Customizations for Precision Challenges

The client, one of the world’s largest automotive parts manufacturers, specializes in precision parts such as automotive wiring systems and instrument clusters. These products are lightweight and compact, demanding extremely high equipment accuracy, stable production, and efficient automated mold changes. On-time delivery aligned with their tight production schedules is essential. The facility had previously relied exclusively on Japanese-brand machines.

Tederic designed a complete solution centered on the NEO·E series, combining smart equipment, automated mold change, and localized service. The system addressed over 20 specific customization requirements—from micro-level part details to full production line compatibility. The NEO·E delivers fast clamping and ultra-precise injection, with repeatable accuracy up to ±0.01 mm, ensuring consistency in lightweight automotive parts.

The tailor-made mold-changing system features smart controls and high compatibility, supporting one-click mold swaps and rapid transitions. This enhanced production flexibility, improved mold-change efficiency by 150%, and significantly reduced lead times.

2. Breaking the Monopoly: High-Precision Localization Milestone

Few Chinese brands can consistently meet ±0.01 mm tolerance demands in high-precision molding. Tederic’s one-stop, customizable intelligent solutions have disrupted the Japanese brand monopoly, winning the client’s trust and successfully replacing imported machines in core production lines.

This project marks a major breakthrough in applying high-end domestically developed equipment to critical automotive manufacturing, demonstrating the growing global competitiveness of “Made in China” intelligent manufacturing.

3. Full-Lifecycle, Zero-Distance Support Sets New Service Benchmark

Throughout the project, Tederic’s localized expert team followed a “proactive insight–agile iteration–precise delivery” model:

• Needs Assessment: On-site engineers collaborated to identify production bottlenecks and develop tailored solutions.
• Technical Adaptation: Equipment parameters and model selection were optimized within 24 hours.
• On-Site Commissioning: Experienced technicians ensured real-time feedback and second-level responsiveness.

From equipment delivery to long-term support, Tederic’s uninterrupted service chain addresses the pain points of delayed response often found with imported machinery—offering a worry-free, time-saving customer experience.

This strategic shift is not just a client decision—it is a milestone in the localization of high-precision injection molding. Tederic will continue to drive innovation and deliver full-chain customized solutions, aiming to boost China’s presence in global high-end markets.

01. Tederic produces BYD Yangwang U7’s rear spoiler

Designed to set a new benchmark for luxury EVs, the BYD Yangwang U7 features a state-of-the-art rear spoiler essential for aerodynamic efficiency. This innovative component enhances the vehicle’s energy efficiency and handling and ensures stability and safety at high speeds.

However, the spoiler’s production is fraught with technical challenges due to its intricate surface complexity and stringent precision requirements.

• Streamlined Curved Design: The spoiler integrates a fluid, streamlined appearance. Specific design intricacies include its upward-curved edges and downward-sloped center section.
• Precision Tolerance: Deviation must remain within ±1mm, with certain areas requiring precision within ±0.5mm. The gap tolerance for joint dimensions must not exceed ±0.1mm.
• Weight Specifications: The product weight deviation must remain within ±1g, with a total length tolerance of ±1mm.
• Surface Quality: The surface must be free from flow marks or weld lines to ensure flawless paint adhesion without shadows or imperfections.

These unparalleled demands push manufacturing equipment to the limit, requiring advanced technology and innovation.

02. Precision Manufacturing: Tederic NEO·H two-platen injection molding machine

The Tederic NEO·H two-platen injection molding machine rises to meet these challenges, delivering unmatched performance. Its outstanding capabilities have proven essential in overcoming the high technical demands of the BYD Yangwang U7 rear spoiler production.

• High-Precision Injection Unit: Ensures product weight deviation is ≤0.3%, delivering consistent quality and dimensions.
• Advanced Clamping Unit: Guarantees uniform pressure distribution across complex surfaces, preventing warping and deformation. Open/close mold positioning precision reaches ≤0.5mm.
• Enhanced Cycle Efficiency: Upgraded oil pump motor power reduces cycle times and expands processing capabilities, significantly boosting production efficiency.

These technical advantages ensure superior product quality and shorter production cycles, providing robust support for the mass production of BYD Yangwang U7’s rear spoilers.

03. Building the Future Together: Tederic’s Role in EV Innovation

The EV industry is evolving rapidly, and BYD Yangwang U7 has positioned itself as a leader in luxury electric sedans through its unique design and cutting-edge technology. As a pioneer in high-end injection molding equipment, Tederic continues to empower the industry with advanced solutions and address key manufacturing challenges.

From BYD Yangwang U7’s rear spoiler to Tesla and other innovative automotive applications, Tederic consistently fulfills its mission of “Creating Greater Value for You.” By driving technological breakthroughs, Tederic contributes significantly to the development of sustainable mobility and supports the transition toward a greener future.