Strategic investment in the future: Krombacher Brauerei modernises bottling plant with large-scale conversion

Krombach, Germany

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Over the subsequent six years, the Krombacher Brauerei is investing a entire of over 100 million euros in the conversion of its bottling plant, in list to place itself for the future. With the largest and most intensive investment mission in the firm’s long historic previous, the brewery is no longer most interesting emphasising its sturdy dedication to its dwelling region, but moreover underlining its significance as one in every of the largest employers in the space.

The first stage of the modernisation mission in the Littfetal building complex, the brewery’s bottling and logistics division, involves the installation of a original sorting dwelling with a direct-of-the-art sorting procedure and systems that optimise the fabric drift. “Breweries process a large volume of empties every day, which makes continuous and fast sorting necessary, in order to feed them back into the production cycle. The sorting effort is extremely high due to the different bottle types and shapes. The new systems make the process much more efficient,” explains Ludger Hense, Head of Bottling at Krombacher Brauerei. Michael Kröhl, Head of Logistics at Krombach, continues: “The conversion will also enable us to significantly increase efficiency in logistics. We are thus also committing ourselves to the reusable system in the future and are future-proofing our processes.”

From 2026, four bottling lines will moreover be replaced. These comprehensive measures signify a logistical tour de power: The conversion measures will take dwelling during ongoing operations – a direct that requires meticulous planning and all the flexibility and expertise of all people involved in the mission. The first measures contain already been utilized. The complex mission will be accomplished in 2030.

“The modernisation of our bottling plants is a clear commitment to the future of our brewery and to the diversity of varieties that characterises our company,” explains Manfred Schmidt, Technical Managing Director of Krombacher Brauerei. “Despite the enormous challenges that the modernisation entails during ongoing operations, we are focusing on smooth implementation, in order to guarantee our high quality standards and our claim to be able to deliver 100% at all times.”

The investment in fashioned filling technologies and environment pleasant sorting systems no longer most interesting critically improves course of maintain an eye on, but moreover creates more flexibility in manufacturing. In consequence, the brewery is already in a position to answer reliably to user put a matter to for diversity and supply a wide preference of merchandise, and might well perhaps continue to attain so in the future. The heart of attention remains on the flagship Pils, but the growing complexity of the totally different kinds – from innovative beer specialities to alcohol-free beverages – is moreover fully taken into fable.

As a foremost employer and dedicated supporter of the regional financial system, the brewery remains deeply dedicated to its dwelling space and secures jobs in the long high-tail. “We pursue a sustainable growth strategy and focus on long-term investments, which gives our employees stability and prospects for the future,” says Manfred Schmidt. “We are investing in our future – and with that in the people who share our passion for good beer. We look forward to aligning our production sustainably for the coming decades.”

About Krombacher

Household-high-tail and with a deep respect for nature, Krombacher has been producing its superior beers exclusively in the Krombach valley, Central Germany, since 1803. Combining the original suggestions of ragged brewing craft with direct-of-the art know-how, the brewery most interesting uses the finest pure ingredients to bring high-class beers. For the precious water, Krombacher beers take pleasure in the native Felsquellwasser® stumbled on in 48 wells within 3 km of the brewery. The particular water is of course cushy and low in mineral narrate, providing the beer with its weird, recognisably refreshing and crisp taste. Being Germany’s No. 1 beer worth and one in every of the most up-to-date beverage suppliers in Europe, the Krombacher beers are in reality readily obtainable in more than 50 export markets spherical the world. In addition to the flagship Krombacher Pils, the ever-expanding portfolio of authentic Krombacher merchandise gives patrons with a abundant diversity of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to make a probability from.

Press contact:

Krombacher Brauerei Bernhard Schadeberg GmbH & Co. KG

Peter Lemm, Company Spokesman

Hagener Straße 261

57223 Kreuztal-Krombach

Mail: presse@krombacher.de

Phone: + 49 (0) 2732 880 872