Energy-saving concept for direct heating

An optimized process for direct heating and a holistic energy concept make for more sustainable production of oat and dairy drinks.

Cooperation for developing alternative foods

The Krones Group and Food Brewer have joined forces, working on a concept for producing alternative foods based on cell cultures. At the heart of the project is the Steinecker bioreactor.

Flushing, rinsing and cooling offer myriad options for saving water

How can beverage makers reduce their water consumption? We offer an overview of the key changes that can be made to achieve big results.

Testing dairy products, plant-based milk alternatives and juices

At the Process Technology Center in Neutraubling, companies can develop and test recipes for beverages and liquid food products.

Save water in your brewery? Yes, you can!

Steinecker’s Water Sustainability Concept is a modularised system for reducing the amount of water used in a brewery.

Six aseptic lines to fill fresh milk

The Chinese Junlebao Dairy Group will soon be filling its cold-chain fresh milk on six Contipure AseptBloc DN aseptic lines from Krones.

Perfect Match: brewing technology for food alternatives

Drawing on its brewing technology expertise, Steinecker has developed a bioreactor for biomass production that can be used to make alternative foods.

Food for the Future

Let us introduce you to the Krones Group’s alternative-food experts and bring you up to speed on the increasingly varied world of meat and milk substitutes.

Vegan alternatives – tomorrow’s food?

Alternative proteins will in future become ever more important for global food security. Here you can find out about the expertise Krones has gained when it comes to making substitutes for animal proteins.

The filling expert for liquid food

Whether it's juices or sauces: If it flows, Krones technology can fill it. And every client gets a custom solution.

Trio of pump models ensures reliable delivery of beverages and liquid foods

Evoguard is continuously expanding its range of pumps, which includes not only single and multi-stage models but also self-priming centrifugal pumps.

New multi-purpose heat exchanger module from Evoguard

The new module of the Evotube family effortlessly handles not only heating and cooling jobs but also CIP processes and can be integrated into any line.

Open, evaporative cooling towers for all branches of industry

Providing the energy required for cooling: The Krones VapoChill series designed on a modular principle is suitable for use not only in the food and beverage industry but in chemical and pharmaceutical plants as well.

Plant-based drinks: Krones is focusing on oats

Depending on the ingredient base and the type of equipment used, there are different options for making oat drinks. Krones offers customers three process variants.

Plant-based drinks: healthy, sustainable milk alternatives

Around the world, plant-based alternatives to dairy milk are becoming more and more popular.

First milestone reached in Phoenix BMC development project

The first module of Phoenix BMC, a concept for upcycling residual materials from the brewing process and using them for energy recovery, has been successfully put into operation at Ustersbacher Brewery.

Perfect Match: brewing technology for food alternatives

Drawing on its brewing technology expertise, Steinecker has developed a bioreactor for biomass production that can be used to make alternative foods.

Coca-Cola HBC opting for cardboard instead of plastic

A system recently developed by Krones, backed up by the strong partnership of Coca-Cola HBC and the packaging materials manufacturers involved, was instrumental in launching an innovative, plastic-free packaging solution on the Austrian market.

Food for the Future

Let us introduce you to the Krones Group’s alternative-food experts and bring you up to speed on the increasingly varied world of meat and milk substitutes.

Sustainability assessment for Lion Brewery in Sri Lanka

Thanks to a holistic line analysis performed by Steinecker and Krones, Lion Brewery will now be able to significantly reduce its consumption of both energy and water.

For higher output, canning block now comes with a 14-head Modulseam

The Modulfill Bloc FS-C has expanded its output range by adding a new seamer model and is available in the traditional variant or with a compact cleanroom.

Steinecker gets things moving in the tank

Steinecker Poseidon makes for homogeneous mixing in the tank, reduces beer losses and can accelerate the fermentation process.

As good as new: professionally remanufactured pumps

Cutting costs and contributing towards a circular economy: The remanufacturing program provided by Ampco Pumps, a new Krones subsidiary, offers customers both ecological and economic advantages.

Vegan alternatives – tomorrow’s food?

Alternative proteins will in future become ever more important for global food security. Here you can find out about the expertise Krones has gained when it comes to making substitutes for animal proteins.

Saving energy and valuable resources with Energy and Media Reporting

More data for enhanced sustainability: Thanks to the energy and media dashboard of Energy and Media Reporti, the consumption figures of beverage lines are visible at a glance, thus identifying the relevant areas in which targeted improvements can be made.

Scope for improvement: Digital services optimise production

SLA Performance brings cost-drivers under control and raises a line’s effectiveness to an optimal level.

Botec F1: Easy automation of complex processes

The Botec F1 process control system makes it possible to run batch production with secure, dependable, and reproducible results.

interpack 2023: Final spurt

Krones is once again exhibiting packaging solutions at the interpack trade fair in Düsseldorf in 2023. At the stand, experts provide information on sustainability in packaging, recycling and filling.

interpack 2023: Impressions of the past days at the fair

Krones is once again exhibiting packaging solutions at the interpack trade fair in Düsseldorf in 2023. At the stand, experts provide information on sustainability in packaging, recycling and filling.

interpack 2023: Trade fair in full swing

Krones is once again exhibiting packaging solutions at the interpack trade fair in Düsseldorf in 2023. At the stand, experts will be providing information on sustainability in packaging, recycling and filling.

interpack 2023: Impressions from the first day of the trade fair

Krones is once again exhibiting packaging solutions at the interpack trade fair in Düsseldorf in 2023. At the stand, experts provide information on sustainability in packaging, recycling and filling.

Consistently high speed achieved with recyclable sleeves

Krones and CCL offer beverage companies the perfect tools for producing sleeve-labelled containers at a consistently high speed: the Sleevematic TS machine and the EcoFloat sleeve.

Laws for the circular economy

Join us on an exploratory journey into the world of the circular economy!

Little drinks, big dreams: the world’s first climate-neutral juice factory

The European drinks manufacturer innocent has built a new, 100 percent electric carbon-neutral bottling plant – and fitted it out with four Krones PET lines and the corresponding IT infrastructure.

PureCycle and Krones – Closing the Loop on Polypropylene

Aided by two Krones technologies, PureCycle aims to increase production of ‘ultra-pure’ resin from polypropylene waste.

All in for the circular economy

More than “just” plastics recycling: As a member of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, Krones is pursuing eight specific targets aimed at an all-encompassing closed-loop economy.

Recycling multilayer PET packaging: REPETCO chooses Krones MetaPure

In Spain, a first-of-its-kind recycling plant is being built specifically for post-consumer PET/ PE multilayer packaging. It will be operated by REPETCO, and the MetaPure washing technology will come from Krones.

LitePac Top ensures sustainability

The Spanish brewing giant Mahou San Miguel puts its trust in a new type of secondary packaging, the LitePac Top produced on the Variopac Pro packer in a fully integrated process.

The beverage sector moving towards sustainable factories

Krones’ sustainability-consultancy team assists customers in reducing their operating costs and CO₂ emissions, thus helping to enhance the sustainability of their plants.

Farewell K, it sure was nice!

Tired but happy: That's the best way to describe the general feeling at the Krones booth. And our photos from the day are proof of that.

Half time at K 2022

An interim summary in pictures: These were the best moments of today.

All in for the circular economy

More than “just” plastics recycling: As a member of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, Krones is pursuing eight specific targets aimed at an all-encompassing closed-loop economy.

The first day of K, in pictures

Day 1 of K 2022 is coming to an end and we have already been able to experience the first moments together - summarised for you here!

Recycling multilayer PET packaging: REPETCO chooses Krones MetaPure

In Spain, a first-of-its-kind recycling plant is being built specifically for post-consumer PET/ PE multilayer packaging. It will be operated by REPETCO, and the MetaPure washing technology will come from Krones.

Recycling in the US: Republic Services relies on MetaPure

Republic Services is banking on technology from Krones for the United States’ first vertically integrated plastics recycling facility for PET and PO.

Welcome to the Recycling Technology Center!

Whether PET, film or polystyrene, the newly opened Recycling Technology Center conducts material tests for customers from all over the world.

drinktec retrospective: A few final notes

Five days of the drinktec made for thousands of experiences: drinktec 2022 has ended, but the conversations and impressions will continue to resonate for quite some time.

Photos of Day 5

drinktec 2022 was a complete success! Here are some of the best impressions of the last day.

Digital Varioline as a pilot for virtual training courses

Augmented reality has enabled Krones to simulate machines in real time and thus provide training for operating staff.

Photos of Day 4

The penultimate day at drinktec 2022 is almost over – time for our daily highlights!

Photos of Day 3

More than half of the time at drinktec 2022 is already over. Here is a short review of the third day.

Taking mash filtration to the next level

For the next generation of its mash filter, Steinecker has attached major importance to high throughput, plenty of scope for variation and sustainable production.

Photos of Day 2

Day 2 of drinktec 2022 is already drawing to a close – you can see some of the highlights in our pictures of the day!

“All systems go” for the drinktec: the new Contiform generation

Based on proven technology, optimised for sustainability, and enhanced with artificial intelligence, the fourth generation of the Contiform is ready for the future!

Photos of Day 1

Day 1 of drinktec 2022 is coming to an end and we have already been able to experience the first moments together - summarised for you here!

Expertise for producing and filling large-sized PET containers

Kosme offers various models of stretch blow moulders and fillers for large-sized PET containers – both as stand-alone machines and in block solutions.

Smart process control system for the stretch blow molder

Contiloop AI detects even the slightest variations in material distribution in the production of PET containers and automatically adjusts key stretch-blow-molding parameters in real time.

New energy and line concepts for beer filling

The Dynafill’s revolutionary filling and crowning technology makes it possible to take an entirely fresh approach to line layout and implement concepts for reducing energy consumption.

New addition to the portfolio: the VarioAsept D direct-heating module

The direct-heating module, which can be seamlessly integrated into the VarioAsept UHT system, makes for even gentler heating of sensitive products.

We took a good thing and made it better: the valve control head from Evoguard

The new Evoguard valve control head impresses with modern optics and powerful contributions to sustainability and automation.

Multi-functional clamping starwheel for all common glass formats

Thanks to the MultiGuide Base, lengthy format change-over times for glass fillers and closers have been consigned to history.

Scan instead of searching: Evoguard offers improved convenience

If you’re looking for valves or pumps, you’ll now have yet another reason to choose Evoguard.

Optimizing performance on brewery systems

Reducing consumption and costs: Steinecker works together with breweries to analyze their key performance indicators and unlock valuable potential for optimization.

From the drinktec into a sustainable future

Krones has geared its entire corporate strategy toward sustainability – and is bringing to the drinktec 2022 an entirely new vision and a new slogan.

Genuine sensory experts: Five water sommeliers at Krones

The Krones water sommeliers develop water formulas perfectly matched to the needs of packaged-water producers all over the world under the Water Design concept.

Ölgerðin relies on cloud-based services for its new canning line

Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson has invested in an ultra-flexible canning line. For Krones, that is one of the first projects covered by a Service Level Agreement.

LitePac Top ensures sustainability

The Spanish brewing giant Mahou San Miguel puts its trust in a new type of secondary packaging, the LitePac Top produced on the Variopac Pro packer in a fully integrated process.

How it all began: looking back on 25 years of Contiform

Happy Birthday: The Contiform stretch blow-moulding machine is 25 years old. As we prepare for the launch of its fourth generation, we would like to recall its beginnings.

A virtual journey into the world of Krones technology

The Krones showroom grants online access to machines and lines in the shape of 3D models and detailed videos, inviting you to experience all the many USPs close up.

Can and bottle: Craft brewery in Budapest relies on combined filler from Kosme

As part of its expansion thrust, Monyo Brewing has invested in a Barifill Canto, the new combined filler for cans and bottles from Kosme.

Recycling in the US: Republic Services relies on MetaPure

Republic Services is banking on technology from Krones for the United States’ first vertically integrated plastics recycling facility for PET and PO.

New multi-purpose heat exchanger module from Evoguard

The new module of the Evotube family effortlessly handles not only heating and cooling jobs but also CIP processes and can be integrated into any line.

Plant-based drinks: Krones is focusing on oats

Depending on the ingredient base and the type of equipment used, there are different options for making oat drinks. Krones offers customers three process variants.

Plant-based drinks: healthy, sustainable milk alternatives

Around the world, plant-based alternatives to dairy milk are becoming more and more popular.

The magic of direct printing

AB InBev is working on innovative packaging designs in its Tattoo Alpha Plant – with DecoType direct printing technology from Dekron.

Another module for Brewnomic: upcycling residual materials from the brewing process

Obtaining proteins and energy from spent grains and yeast: Steinecker Phoenix BMC is paving the way towards a carbon neutral, energy-self-sufficient brewery.

Deep learning inspection in the brewery

Gräfliches Hofbrauhaus Freising operates one of the first Linatronic AI empty-bottle inspectors, thus substantially reducing material wastage.

The return of the can – Coca-Cola Dorsten upsizing its capacities

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Germany has once again chosen filling technology from Krones and installed a new canning line at its Dorsten facility.

Tethered caps: cost-saving change-over

EU Directive translated into ingenious reality: change-over to tethered caps pays for itself with the lighter-weight GME 30.40 neck finish.

Tethered Caps? We are ready for the new EU regulation!

In an interview, two colleagues tell us how Krones has prepared for the EU regulation on tethered caps and what needs to be considered.

Deep learning in inspection technology

Reliably identify water droplets. The Linatronic AI dramatically reduces false rejects.

Multipurpose filler for bottles and cans

Barifill Canto is the first multipurpose filler for glass bottles, PET containers, and cans – not only from Kosme but within the entire House of Krones.

Can filling on the next hygiene level

The Modulfill Bloc FS-C for cans scores highly not only in terms of hygiene, but of footprint as well.