According to Mike Hickman, the ECOKEG could well prove to be the natural progression in keg design globally, as the design reduces the average keg weight by more than 2kg due to its being produced from mixed material. The polypropylene top and bottom end rings replace traditional steel chimes and are mechanically attached to the stainless-steel body. The reduction in steel content due to being produced from mixed material also reduces significantly the risk of metal theft. Both the end rings can be colour coded and branded to maximise brand appeal and replaced easily in the event of damage. The stackable end rings are designed with a built-in shock absorber to absorb impact and reduce noise in the racking hall. During normal handling it will always be the PP hoops in contact with the ground or against other kegs, not steel against steel. The Schafer company has sold over three million ECOKEGS during the last decade in various beer drinking countries and look to the UK as a natural market with the growth in craft keg. Visit Mike and the Schafer team on stand 167. Festival Glass is the UK's largest independent glassware decorator. Supplying SIBA members since 2002, we're associate members ourselves. Growing with the industry, we supply millions of printed glasses every year across the UK - on time, every time! And, thanks to our long-term relations with our European glassware partners we can offer a wide range of glass shapes and sizes from stock which include stem beer glasses, generic pints and specialist shapes. We receive weekly shipments from our glassware suppliers enabling us to offer glassware options to suit all requirements and budgets with orders from just 300 pieces and lead times within 7/10 days. We work with CAMRA and SIBA offering discounted pricing, and supply independent events and brewers throughout the UK and Europe. Based in heart of the Pennines, West Yorkshire, we are able to offer state-of- the-art decorating which includes screen printing up to 8 colours where MOQ allow etch and embossed effects bespoke laser nucleation for better head retention organic and UV decoration on toughened glass in house CE marking and lining. Come and see us at BeerX STAND 174 to discuss your glassware and decoration requirements for 2018. www.festivalglass.co.uk For more information visit: Festival Glass Glassware to suit all requirements STAND 174 BeerX 2018 PREVIEW 44 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS Core Equipment supplies a range of fully integrated brewhouse systems to meet the needs of small and large producers. Whether it's 200 litres per brew or 2,000 litres per brew, Core Equipment's range of brewing systems can provide the exact specifications to match individual requirements. Produced by renowned manufacturers Letina, our range of brewhouse systems offers high build quality, alongside ease of use and efficiency. Our aim is to offer the most technically advanced, productive and cost-effective equipment to our customers, backed by great customer service and technical support - from individual machines to complete production lines! Working in partnership with some of the industry's best manufacturers, we select a wide range of equipment to provide our customers with the latest technology, best quality and most cost- effective options. Overall this enables Core to provide our customers with production equipment to suit their individual needs. To support our sales and distribution operation we offer a complete service, technical support and repair facility from our workshop in central Northamptonshire. We also offer a mobile service and repair operation for field based maintenance and repairs. Alongside our servicing and maintenance we also provide comprehensive installations, commissioning and training services for all of the equipment we supply ¬ from individual machines to complete production lines. Core Equipment STAND 117 www.schaefer-container-systems.com For more information visit: Schafer ECOKEG innovation in keg design STAND 167 www.core-equip.com For more information visit: 44_Layout 1 12/02/2018 13:09 Page 1