Packaging Krombacher
Packaging Krombacher Brewery with new Magazine Concept to sort Empty Containers A new magazine concept has been introduced at Krombacher Brewery in Germany to enable decoupling of the sorting and filling systems from each other. A steadily increasing level of individualized packs for returnables has been creating major challenges for Germany’s largest private brewery. It was therefore decided to develop a completely new magazine concept and establish more space for manual sorting – under the same space conditions. In cooperation with BMS Maschinenfabrik, Krombacher Brauerei has now been able to expand its capacities and at the same time increase efficiency in the operating processes. This article shows an extract from the project details. Krombacher Brewery: higher efficiency in the filling of returnables thanks to new manual sorting lines The infeed and the storage of already sorted empties takes a lot of time and effort, wherein the time component is just one aspect. With a constant rise The Krombacher brewery is Germany's largest private brewery and one of the most modern in Europe. in the individualized design of packs for returnables there is an additional organizational aspect. In this regard, the Krombacher Brewery, first mentioned in a document in 1803 and for a long time now Germany’s largest private brewery, decided in favor of a new investment in its facilities. Existing stud framing and the fixed spiral conveyors made the plant layout a tricky challenge. 28
Packaging Working closely with BMS Maschinen-fabrik it has been possible to implement a new type of crate magazine that both stores the sorted empties and feeds them into the stream of packs. The higher efficiency as well as continuously running processes form the basis for a sustained and reliable handling of returnables. From the text below you will be able to gain a first impression of this project and find out important details about the cooperation between Krombacher Brewery and BMS Maschinenfabrik. drink world Techn + Mark, 139,5 x 194 mm, Digitalisation M, CC-en91-AZ011 08/21 Three new manual sorting lines were installed last year to supply the refillable filling. A new type of box magazine is used for this. Short profile of Krombacher Brauerei: an independent brewery for over 200 years The Krombacher Brewery, founded in 1803, superbly demonstrates that modernity, high-performance technology and an extensive and popular product range are by no means incompatible. This private brewery, which has always been privately owned, is not only the largest German brewery and one of the most modern in Europe, it is also a relavent player when it comes to new brand families. Key data on Krombacher Brewery in brief: • Founded: 1803 • Proprietors: Barbara Lambrecht-Schadeberg, Bernhard Schadeberg, Petra Schadeberg-Herrmann • Total output: over 6 million hectoliters (per annum) • Sales: over 860 million EUR (per annum) • Employees: approx. 1.000 • Well-known brands: Krombacher Pils, Krombacher Alkoholfrei (alcohol-free), Krombacher Radler (Shandy), Krombacher Weizen (wheat beer), Krombacher Brautradition, Krombacher Limobier, Krombacher’s Fassbrause, Vitamalz, Schweppes, Orangina, Dr Pepper. The future starts in our heads Discover our digital innovations at krones.com drinkworld Technology + Marketing 29
