Brewtique has now expanded across the globe by launching Brewtique Europe at this year’s SIBA event in Sheffield. The company was originally established in Australia, expanding into the Asia Pacific region over the past 15 years. Brewtique can offer a range of brewhouses and tanks which it says provides an unrivalled quality and value for money. It boasts a simplified range of sizes and configurations, providing a rapid and highly cost- effective solution for any brewery needs. The breweries come complete with refrigeration and heating systems, cabling and all fittings allowing a rapid installation at site. The brewery commissioning costs and training are also included in the price. A full range of CIP carts, keg washers and fillers, kegs and laboratory equipment can also be added to complete the brewery set up. With Brewtique’s own expertise available to discuss your project, the company offers a unique combination of technical knowledge and cost-effective turnkey brewery solutions. Brewtique is also a partner with Palmer Canning Systems from Chicago, in Asia Pacific, the UK and Europe. There are currently over 50 canning lines installed and the company is continually working with customers on new improvements and features that will continue to improve the performance of the canning line. There has been an increase in manufacturing space and number of employees to meet the demand for these exceptional canning lines, and now Palmer has over 10,000 square feet of manufacturing and assembly space at its facility in LafayeVe, USA. In 2016 a Systems Automation Department was added, with electrical panel design and build, plus an ‘in-house’ PLC programming department. The full Brewtique portfolio includes – • Brewhouses • Tanks • CIP Sets • Canning • Bottling • Carbinators • Yeast Propogation • Pasteurisation Equipment Contact sales@brewtiqueeurope.com 58 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS www.brewtiqueeurope.com For more information visit: Brewtique now operating in UK and Europe Linx launches laser marking solution The challenge of achieving the highest quality codes on ultra-fast bottling lines to maximise productivity is being met with the launch of a new laser marking solution from Linx Printing Technologies. The Linx CSL60 laser offers a major technological breakthrough, combining a powerful processor and 60W laser tube with Linx’s unique Visicode® system to produce crisp, clear codes on difficult- to-mark materials such as glass and PET at high speeds. This enables beverage manufacturers to meet all compliance requirements and provides effective brand protection and enhancement. The laser incorporates a powerful processor that is able to relay messages from the control unit to the marking head very quickly, which ensures that line speeds are unaffected. As a result, up to 70,000 bottles per hour can be marked. In addition, the Linx CSL60 supports production line efficiencies to help deliver Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). For example, the availability of complete IP65 protection for the controller and laser head means that a fully integrated system can now remain in situ during wash down to minimise downtime. Equally important, the Linx CSL60 offers 25 different head and lens options, providing over 16,000 combinations of lens, marking heads and tubes. This provides the widest choice in the industry and gives the Linx CSL60 laser the flexibility to be tailored to a customer’s precise requirements. It also means that each laser is able to run at its optimum power level, which helps to extend the life of the equipment. With the SHC150c head option, the Linx CSL60 offers a larger marking field than any comparable laser. This provides additional versatility for the marking of wide web applications such as flexible packaging and outer case coding, and coding of products across multiple lanes. This brings the advantage of requiring only one laser where previously two would have been needed, while still delivering clear codes even at small sizes. “In competitive beverage markets, meeting compliance requirements and ensuring your brand is fully protected are vital, but neither quality nor productivity can be sacrificed in achieving these,” comments Matt Eastham, Laser Business Manager, Linx Printing Technologies. “The Linx CSL60 has been specifically designed to satisfy these needs, combining the fastest speeds with superior quality codes.” Showcase BOTTLING & CANNING EQUIPMENT www.linxglobal.com For more information visit: 58_Layout 1 13/08/2017 12:05 Page 1