40 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS A keg and cask rental and collections business, innovative tech company, and above all a business keen to bring a much-needed solution to the industry in a simple, fun and friendly way, Kegstar is the ‘new kid on the block’ whose aim is simply to free up valuable time, money and distraction spent maintaining, tracking and collecting kegs and casks. As the craft beer industry continues to grow at +31% by volume and +36% by value (CGA MAT March 2017) with craft cider following suit, Kegstar is becoming a credible outsourced keg and cask solution, simplifying producers value and supply chain. Each individual stainless steel keg and cask that Kegstar rents out is etched with its own unique 2D matrix codes and RFID tag. Using app enabled technology (the app is available to download free from your app store), each container is scanned with a smart device, allowing the container to be tracked through the supply chain to the venue, creating valuable data insights along the way. All the producer has to do is rent, fill, deliver, scan and repeat. When the time comes for empty kegs and casks to be collected, venue staff can also scan kegs and casks, or phone, mail, direct message Kegstar on social media. Clever kegs, great beer, happy drinkers! EcoKeg welcomes a new team member EcoKeg has announced the appointment of a new Business Development Manager to the team. Lewis Jones joined Ecokeg in February having moved from the restaurant management trade. Lewis has joined at an exciting time with Ecokeg-Lite, Ecokeg’s New Slimline Keg now almost ready for launch. Ecokeg has been investing in new equipment and developing the new slimline keg over the past 6 months, with launch expected in the very near future. Showcase CASKS & KEGS www.ecokeg.com For more information visit: www.kegstar.com For more information visit: 40_Layout 1 16/05/2017 14:39 Page 1