Established since 1986, Chemisphere UK has built a strong reputation for manufacturing and distributing innovative cleaning detergents and disinfectants to the hospitality industry. In recent years, in association with Kilco, the company has expanded its product range to include tried and trusted cleaning detergents for the brewing industry. However, providing quality detergents were not the only requirements needed to become a successful supplier. Glyn McCracken, Brewery and Distribution Sales Director, explains further: “We knew that partnering with Kilco would mean that we had a great range of Clean in Place products to offer the craft brewer but there was also a problem in the supply chain we had to fix. Having spoken to many brewers it was apparent that some of the constraints of pallet-sized minimum order quantities or high minimum order values demanded by other detergent suppliers were not appropriate for the size of the majority of craft breweries in the UK. “In view of this we have taken our experience of supplying small orders to licensed retailers and used the same infrastructure to enable us to deliver smaller order quantities. As a result our minimum order size is just 3 x 25 litre containers which means a typical minimum order value of less than £85 with delivery within 3 days of ordering. “As a result we have seen year on year double digit growth in our CIP detergent business.” At drinktec 2017, Ecolab highlighted its innovative food safety and water management solutions. Amongst the solutions highlighted was Scufex™ Cold, an innovative scuff-masking solution for bottlers in the beverage industry. It covers up scuff marks that accumulate on returnable bottles over time and contains no greasy residue. By masking the scuff, the bottles are not subject to the 4-5mm scuff limits imposed by beverage manufacturers. Scufex Cold is applied to returnable glass bottles filled in cold environments where condensation interferes with traditional solutions. An easier, safer alternative to manual cleaning is the TrackCARE™ Airveyor Cleaner Program. It is designed to help improve product quality and productivity with a safe, straightforward solution for keeping Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottle airveyors clean and efficient. TrackCARE is a shuttle that cleans and lubricates the contact points between airveyors and PET bottles, preventing bottle jams and minimising downtime. Businesses around the world are increasingly aware of the impact of water on their business. More and more companies are rethinking operations to be more water-efficient and setting ambitious water goals. At drinktec, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, demonstrated how it partners with food and beverage processing customers to minimize water, maximise performance and optimise cost. “While water is essential to businesses, its demand is quickly outpacing supply in several areas with the expected global differential to be 40 percent by 2030,” said Dr. Geoff Townsend, Ecolab industry fellow and water stewardship expert. “A holistic water management approach can help businesses across diverse markets and especially in the beverage and dairy industry, better manage the water they use – from basic everyday production demands to complex process challenges.” For businesses that want to understand the impact of water scarcity on their operations and quantify those risks in financial terms, Ecolab’s Water Risk Monetizer helps provide actionable information, allowing for more sustainable business decisions. The Water Risk Monetizer provides a risk-adjusted price for incoming and outgoing water that represents the full value of water to a business based on local level demands and scarcity. It is available at no cost to businesses throughout the world and enables them to factor current and future water risks into decision making that supports business growth and helps ensure the availability of this limited natural resource for future generations. 34 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS Ecolab presents innovative food safety and water management solutions at drinktec Chemisphere UK now providing a tailored delivery service for the craft brewer HYGIENE & RESOURCES Showcase www.chemisphereuk.com For more information visit: www.ecolab.com For more information visit: 34_Layout 1 10/11/2017 11:47 Page 1