BeerX in Liverpool will be the first time that Makro Labelling has attended the event with its new agencies, ideal for those in the craft beer market who are looking to either install bottling or canning facilities for the first time or upgrade their existing production lines. Richard Portman, Managing Director of Makro Labelling UK, said, “I have spent some time in Italy sourcing some really excellent equipment for the craft beer and spirit markets. After many discussions with UK producers it has become very clear that potential customers want high quality, slower speed equipment. “For filling we have been appointed the exclusive UK and Ireland agents for Eurostar, which offers a wonderful range of filling equipment for both glass bottles and cans. The bottle fillers are designed from 1,000 to 24,000 b.p.h and the can fillers from 1,500 to 3,000 c.p.h. Now in its 20th year Eurostar had gained a great reputation around the world for its high-quality equipment. With a resurgence in can filling for microbrewers I can see a great future for this equipment. “Even though can suppliers in Europe, with new digital printing techniques, can offer lower volume production runs to customers for empty can supply, this still requires too large of an order for cans for some micro-brewery customers,” continued Richard, “so we have a labelling solution for the craft market that want high end label applications for lower speeds using the STS range of in-line self-adhesive labellers for empty can decoration. “STS can also offer linear type bottle labelling equipment which is capable of accurately applying up to three labels, typically body, back and neck self- adhesive labels, STS can also offer an integrated capsule dispenser for those who want to include a foil capsule on their bottles. “For clients who want higher labelling speeds we can of course offer our Makro range of labellers coupled with a Nortan capsule applicator. We have already upgraded some of the slower in-line labellers for a faster Makro unit when sales require a higher output,” Richard said. “Furthermore, with all the discussions about the use of plastics in beverage packaging at present, for secondary packaging, Makro has also been appointed the UK and Ireland agent for Mas Pack, who produce a range of automatic carton erector, carton loaders and sealers which are ideal for the craft beer market. Richardadded, “The craft market is very conscious of all environmental issues, so to be able to present their beers in a corrugated case which is fully recyclable really does tick all the boxes for them. The box is safe and secure during transit so ensuring the filled bottles arrive in good condition.” BeerX will be an excellent event to showcase these latest developments, to a burgeoning craft beer market. PakTech delivers the highest quality and most environmentally responsible packaging solutions in the market. Our handles are attractive, convenient to use and easy to apply and remove. Our minimalistic approach accentuates and complements your container design, rather than obscure it, delivering better market presence, enhanced consumer awareness, and improved sales. From design to final handle application (by hand or utilising our automated applicators), our responsiveness, rapid turn-around time, and comprehensive product offerings separates us from our competition. Tremendous value is what we offer and what we deliver, for our customers, our employees, and the global packaging industry. Our clients are as unique as we are and they trust us because we put their needs first in everything we do. Our employees are empowered and encouraged to act creatively, thoughtfully and thoroughly to meet our clients’ ever-changing demands and needs. Delivering responsive, effective, and personalised customer service daily is key to our current and continuing success. We are dedicated to protecting our planet and our environment. Transforming recycled plastic into recyclable products animates our mission and sets us aside from our competition. We believe post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) that is also 100% recyclable is part of the solution by limiting the amount of new plastic that is being manufactured. Handles manufactured with PCR are the right product to use for our clients, for consumers, and for our planet. This is full circle sustainability. Low impact, mean, clean, and green. In action and on a massive scale. 66 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS www.paktech-opi.com For more information visit: PakTech Responsible packaging solutions STANDS 20,21 BeerX 2018 PREVIEW Makro Labelling Labelling solutions for the craft beer market STANDs 50,51 sales@makro-labelling.co.uk For more information email: 66_Layout 1 13/02/2018 15:06 Page 1