Counterpressure filler systems for carbonated drinks are the main product of Leibinger GmbH in Teningen, southern Germany. The company’s success can be attributed to its combination of state-of-the-art technology, top quality, equipment flexibility and hygienic design. The integrated vacuum technology supplied by Busch Vacuum Pumps and Systems allows filling to be performed under extremely low oxygen conditions, which improves both shelf life and quality of the drinks. Leibinger manufactures machinery and equipment for bottling and filling carbonated drinks, and produces systems which can rinse, fill and seal between 1,000 and 11,500 bottles or cans per hour. Most of the company’s customers are small breweries with a maximum production capacity of 11,500 bottles or cans per hour. An important component of counter- pressure filler systems is the vacuum pump, which pre-evacuates the bottles to extract the CO2 injected by the flushing process and removes any residual oxygen completely. Leibinger Multima counterpressure filler systems (pictured) are available with a double pre-evacuation option. Leibinger relies on Busch Dolphin liquid ring vacuum pumps to meet the high standards demanded by the bottle evacuation process. Dolphin liquid ring vacuum pumps are CIP-compliant and require minimal quantities of fresh water for their recirculation systems. The vacuum pumps are equipped with a CIP valve upstream of the gas inlet, allowing the operator to decide whether or not to include the pumps in the CIP process. Busch is based in the same region of southern Germany as Leibinger. Busch is also an internationally active company with its own subsidiaries worldwide, and maintains a comprehensive service network in Leibinger’s export countries. Shropshire manufacturer Fabdec has partnered with pioneering brewkit rental providers Ninkasi to provide an affordable way to facilitate growth and innovation for breweries across the country. Ninkasi operates a unique brewkit rental service, delivering fermenting vessels for hire on flexible terms from as little as eight weeks up to five years. By providing the Fabdec-produced vessels for hire at low-cost and a quick turnaround, Ninkasi lowers the risk associated with scaling up for small breweries, accommodates short-term capacity increases, and facilitates experimentation into new product flavours and unconventional formats. Fabdec manufactures a range of high quality stainless steel fermenting vessels that provide unique product customi- sation with variations in shape, size, fittings and accessories available. Peter Godwin, director of Ninkasi Brewkit Rentals, commented on why Fabdec was chosen to deliver its range of vessels. “We knew that as our concept is an industry-first we’d need top-of-the-line fermentation vessels that are locally sourced and provide fantastic quality,” he said. “That’s why Fabdec has been a key player in supplying our product offering, providing high quality and a variety of setups depending on the demands of a brewery. It really is state-of-the-art technology and being locally sourced allows us to turn around deliveries quickly while supporting the local economy. We have ambitious growth plans for 2018 and we’re excited to continue working with Fabdec to provide an affordable route to expansion for UK breweries.” Chris Powell, managing director of Fabdec, added: “The growth in microbreweries and micropubs has seen demand for fermentation vessels soar through 2017 and we expect that to continue as we move into 2018. Supporting these unique ventures through partnerships with organisations like Ninkasi is something we’re immensely proud of at Fabdec, particularly providing a viable route to growth and innovation for the fast growing and dynamic breweries that are driving the industry forward with their new concepts. “We’re looking forward to continuing to provide our products to the next generation of British breweries with Ninkasi and watching their development as they grow to shape the industry in the future.” 30 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS www.busch.co.uk For more information visit: Fabdec and Ninkasi partner in pioneering brewkit rentals Counterpressure filling systems with reliable vacuum technology PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT News www.fabdec.com www.ninkasirentals.co.uk For more information visit: 30_Layout 1 13/02/2018 14:54 Page 1