For the first time ever, Carlsberg Bulgaria is canning its beer itself – thanks to the use of proven technology and KHS’ comprehensive service. The making of beer has a tradition here: in 1882, brewer Franz Milde opened what’s now one of Bulgaria’s oldest breweries in the city of Shumen in the east of the country. Nationalized in 1944, Shumensko Pivo, as the company called itself, produced around 350,000 hectoliters of beer per year in the 1960s – in part with the aid of a filling system … [Read more...] about Carlsberg Bulgaria goes for cutting-edge filling technology
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Ball Metalpack incorporates state-of-the-art can production line
Ball Metalpack, provider of sustainable steel packaging solutions for the food industry, is utilising a new high-speed two-piece can production in line. Integrated in its Milwaukee facility, this technology is already operational and is set to meet the growing demands of consumers and their market. It promotes higher production time, which ultimately leads to lower total costs for Ball Metalpack. There are currently 4 high-speed lines across the company’s eight manufacturing plants in North … [Read more...] about Ball Metalpack incorporates state-of-the-art can production line
Vobev to open eco-friendly one-stop shop for beverage canning industry
In order to streamline the beverage supply chain in north America, independent can maker and filler Vobev is setting up a new manufacturing facility. Opening in Q4 2010, this site will cover 1.2 million square feet in Utah. This factory will feature an improved supply chain, wherein clients can expect processing to be 5 times faster. Because of the upgraded efficiency, lead time can be shortened to 10 weeks and the facility can accommodate different can sizes too. The site can also help … [Read more...] about Vobev to open eco-friendly one-stop shop for beverage canning industry
