USA-based Modern Materials Handling Magazine, reports that a new bottle packer has increased speed while reducing glass breakage for a distilled spirits maker. The design of the machine allows the bottler to reduce costs by using thinner glass. Saint Louis-based distilled spirits manufacturer and bottler Luxco is enjoying the sweet sounds of silence since upgrading its packing line to technology that almost eliminates bottle breakage while increasing packer speed. Luxco is a leading beverage alcohol supplier. The company receives bulk alcohol and then blends, packages and ships its own lines of bourbon, brandy, vodka, rum, and tequila, as well as a range of flavored cordials and liqueurs. During the installation of a new bottling line, Luxco sought a packing system that would increase speed and offer better and more consistent control of bottles. It opted for a soft catch case packer (Standard-Knapp, www.standard-knapp.com). In addition to increasing speed, the packer significantly reduces bottle breakage. Other benefits include reduced changeover time and easier and more efficient preventative maintenance. To read this story in full, please visit: www.mmh.com
