64 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS PREVIEW Following the success of the last show in 2013, and having continued to attract orders from many of the leading global beverage companies, Air Control Industries (ACI) will again be present at this year’s drinktec. As a well-respected drying system vendor for beverage filling and packaging technology, ACI is always focussed on creating the best possible drying solutions for customers, including those in the beer, wine & spirit, and soft drink industries. Continually innovating, ACI focusses on giving customers a total solution, constantly updating the sustainability, energy-saving features, and cost-effectiveness of its systems. Included in the exhibit (HALL B2, Stand 113), ACI will displaying its range of blower-driven drying systems which includes the unique Jetplate Bottle Dryers; Can Drying Tunnels; and the latest range of craft-brewery specific systems. Whether your line speeds are 100s or 1000s of cans or bottles; whether you are a small craft or microbrewery or a larger global beer brand, ACI’s drying solutions ensure all surface drying processes are done as efficiently and effectually as possible and help improve the quality of all date coding and labelling processes. ACI’s innovative bottle and can drying solutions www.bottlecandrying.com For more information visit: Xylem show latest beverage pumping solutions Xylem, a global water technology leader, will be exhibiting a wide range of versatile and high- performance Flojet brand hot and cold beverage pumping solutions. Peter Wright, Market Segment Director, Residential and Specialty at Xylem, said: "In the fast-paced beverage industry, our customers want to keep pace with the constantly evolving tastes of consumers. Our Flojet products’ versatility and reliability are key factors in this dynamic environment, requiring tailored-made and flexible solutions.” Visitors attending the event will have the opportunity to discover a number of best-in-class Flojet products, all designed to improve operational efficiencies and ultimately lower utility bills for those operating within the beverage industry, including: • Flojet T5001 series – Exclusively from Xylem, the next generation Flojet T5001 series air operated diaphragm pump (pictured) is the first dedicated syrup transfer pump to meet European Union (EU) food grade standards, as established by the European Regulation (CE) No. 1935/2004. Flojet's T5001 series reduces wear to a minimum as a result of its excellent chemical resistance for a wide variety of syrups and concentrates, offering a service life of up to 140,000 hours. Other products on display that meet EU food grade standards include the Flojet M Series (mini-air operated diaphragm pumps) and the Flojet U Series (bag-in- box syrup pumps). • Flojet BEVJET® 5000 series – The Flojet BevJet 5000 Series is an electric bag-in- box pump for dispensing wine, juice, teas and liquor with alcohol content below 15 percent. Suitable for mounting in tight spaces, the BEVJET 5000 is designed for cabinets, carts, or under counter situations. • Flojet Water Booster Systems – Flojet‘s 1 Gallon and 4 Gallon Water Boost Systems are designed to combine quality and optimal pour rates with superior pump life and reliability. Typical applica- tions include carbonators, ice machines, water filtration systems, non-carbonated drink dispensing valves, and coffee and tea brewers. Flojet’s Water Boost System provides stable water flow to dispensing equipment, handling peak demand and any water pressure fluctuations. • Flojet C Series Water Filtration Range – Introduced in 2014, Flojet’s Carbon Block Filtration removes chlorine and chloramine odor and taste from municipal water by leveraging carbon block technology, proven to have more than four times the capacity to remove unwanted water characteristics. www.xylem.com For more information visit: Drinktec in Munich, September 11-15, 2017 is the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry. Around 1,600 exhibitors are expected to take part at the event which is held every four years. Many British or British-based companies will be exhibiting and it’s the perfect opportunity for UK drinks producers - brewers, distillers, cider makers etc - to see what the world’s supply industry has to offer. Over the next few pages we outline a little of what UK industry suppliers will be showcasing. 64_Layout 1 13/08/2017 17:15 Page 1