BrauBeviale 2024 – the international trade fair for the beer and beverage industry behind us!

We have finished our participation at BrauBeviale 2024 in Nuremberg – one of the most important international events for the beer and beverage industry. During three inspiring days, from 26 to 28 November, we had the pleasure of meeting the experts, innovators and enthusiasts who are co-creating the future of our industry. In partnership with Microcan – manufacturer of small canning machines, our stand 429 in Hall 7 became a place for exchanging ideas and discussing cutting-edge solutions.

Throughout the fair, the STM GROUP and Microcan stand was bustling with activity – a total of more than 600 visitors! We proudly presented our machines: Arrow Can 14/2 ISO EPV can filling machine with a nominal capacity of 6,000 cans per hour, which will soon go to one of the most recognisable Polish kraft breweries – Nepomucen Brewery – and the dearer. Both aroused great interest and became the subject of numerous inspiring conversations with visitors. The time spent at our stand was made even more pleasant by the tasting of craft brews from our customers and Polish local cheeses.

The fair is behind us, but new collaborations ahead us. We are enthusiastically embarking on projects and implementing solutions to help you optimise your production processes. Over the past few years, we have completed 22 complete bottling lines dedicated to beer, ranging from the most recognised and respected craft breweries in the world, through regional breweries with a medium capacity to large lines in breweries with an annual production in excess of 200,000 hectolitres. The vast experience and portfolio we have built has allowed us to become one of the largest and most specialised suppliers of complete beer lines in Central Europe. Beer is not our only domain – we also supply complete bottling and canning lines for water, carbonated drinks, juices, dairy products and many other products!

Thank you for your trust and great energy. See you at the next BrauBeviale and other industry events!

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STM GROUP invites you to BrauBeviale 2024 – the international trade fair for the beer and beverage industry

We would like to invite you to the largest beer and beverage trade fair in the world – BrauBeviale 2024, which will take place from 26 to 28 November at the exhibition centre in Nuremberg. STM GROUP in partnership with Micro Can, the manufacturer of small canning machines, will be exhibiting at stand 429 in hall 7.

The BrauBeviale trade fair attracts beverage industry leaders from around the world, offering an overview of the latest trends and innovative solutions in the production of beer, soft drinks, spirits, wines and sparkling wines. Last year, the fair attracted more than 950 exhibitors and 31,000 visitors, making it an excellent place to share experiences and inspiration, confirming its status as one of the most important venues for the development of the beverage sector.

BrauBeviale is also the ideal place to showcase cutting-edge solutions, which is why we have prepared something special this year. At our stand, we will be presenting STM GROUP’ s latest can filling machine – the Arrow Can 14/2 ISO EPV with a nominal capacity of 6,000 cans per hour which will soon be delivered to one of the most recognised Polish kraft breweries – Nepomucen Brewery.

The Arrow Can 14/2 ISO EPV is equipped with 14 mechanical isobaric can fillers, which are opened and closed by a system of electronically controlled pneumatic cylinders. This gives incredible autonomy to the operation of each nozzle, correlated to a preset position during the filling machine’s rotation. The operator can manage parameters such as the time and frequency of venting after filling, the length of time the can is blown, and the timing of opening and closing of the nozzle – a great advantage when filling carbonated beverages and products sensitive to oxidation, such as beer. The filling machine is also equipped with a dissolved oxygen meter, a carbon dioxide modulating valve unit, a beverage proportional valve, pressure and temperature sensors and one of the best product pumps available on the market. The whole is topped off with a double-headed ‘seamer’ , a special sealer which, during its two operations, integrates the lid permanently together with the can, ensuring a total seal and barrier. The sealing procedure itself is enhanced by the injection of inert gas under the lid and the optional use of liquid nitrogen or a foam breaker, if required. All product contact parts are made of AISI 316L stainless steel, which is resistant to the highly invasive agents used in the CIP procedure. Another strength is our block production system for machines, we need no more than 4 months, to deliver a new STM Arrow Can EPV 14/2 or any other machine of our production.

We are looking forward to personal meetings during which we will have the opportunity to share our ideas about the projects we have realised around the world and bottling & canning trends. The time spent at our stand will be made even more enjoyable with tastings of craft brews from our customers and polish local cheeses.

We encourage you to agree your preferred date of visit in advance which will allow us to provide free admission to BrauBeviale 2024 for you.

BrauBeviale is a unique opportunity to network and develop new business opportunities.

We look forward to hearing from you and meeting you in Nuremberg.

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Realisation of a 4,200 bph bottling line for the Za Miastem Brewery

We are entering the third quarter of 2024 with the realisation of a 4,200 bph bottling line for the kraft Za Miastem Brewery located in Rumianek, near Poznań.

Za Miastem Brewery was established in 2017, initially operating as a contract brewery, brewing its beers at friendly breweries. A turning point for the company was the opening of its own brewhouse in 2022. The new location in Rumianek allowed the brewery to have full control over the production process, which translated into even higher quality and uniqueness of the beers on offer.
Their range includes classic styles such as pilsner, wheat beers and stouts, as well as new-wave varieties such as IPA and black IPA, which correspond to the latest brewing trends.

The realisation of our 4,200 bph bottling line is significant step in the brewery’s development. The advanced technology, which includes Triblock 16/16/4 ISO BEER, self-adhesive labeller UNO ADE,  data printer and flat conveyors XPP, has made the beer bottling process smoother and more efficient. The line is also equipped with infeed table for empty bottles and collection table for finished product, which streamlines the entire production process – from start to finish. These types of solutions enable the brewery not only to increase productivity, but also to further improve the quality of the beers that reach the shelves of shops and the tables of beer lovers.

Collaboration with breweries is definitely an important part of our company’s business; we are passionate about beer and we know how to bottle it. This is why we can boast 22 successful realisations in the beer industry over the past few years.

Check out the latest video of our 4,200 bph bottling line at Za Miastem Brewery.

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New video footage of a bottling line for a Polish rapeseed oil producer Bielmar

Recent years at STM GROUP have brought many interesting projects, definitely worth highlighting is the realisation of a complete bottling line for Zakłady Tłuszczowe Bielmar. This company, which is a leader on the Polish market in the production of vegetable oils and margarines, decided to cooperate with STM GROUP to implement state-of-the-art technologies to improve its rapeseed oil bottling processes.

The new video footage production for Zakłady Tłuszczowe Bielmar in Bielsko-Biała presents STM GROUP’s 9,000bph complete filling line for PET bottles, which consists of a blow molding machine, a filling machine, a labelling machine, a packaging system and a palletising system.

The first component of the entire line is the TES STM Blueline 6 Standard blow moulding machine, which produces 500ml and 1000ml PET bottles. Equipped with 6 blow-moulding cavities, it is capable of producing packaging at lightning speed, incorporating the modern ECO Power Air Recovery System module. This environmentally friendly solution allows the recovery of compressed air, which is reused in the production process.

The next stage is the oil bottling process using the STM Arrow Pet 24/8 machine from the WeightMatic series. Equipped with 24 fillers and 8 capping heads, this machine of impressive capabilities operates with extreme precision, taking care of every drop of oil. The nitrogen dosing and fill inspection system is a technology that minimises waste and guarantees the highest product quality.

The video then takes us through the process of labelling the bottles using the STM MegaRoll 9 machine. The Hot Melt method ensures the accuracy and durability of the labels, which are applied to the OPP polypropylene film bottles. Thanks to modern technology, each bottle looks aesthetically pleasing, which is of great importance to consumers.

However, this is not the end of the innovation – the Wrap-Around machine, which specialises in packaging, forms cardboard blanks around packs of bottles, and its sensors responsible for controlling each bottle ensure that none of them is omitted in the process.This automated solution greatly increases the efficiency of the process.

The video concludes with a demonstration of the palletising process, which was fully automated thanks to a Kawasaki robot. Pneumatically controlled mechanical grippers and vacuum divider retrieval systems allow products to be placed on pallets without error, significantly speeding up the entire operation. Light curtains supervising safety and automatic stretch film wrapping with a rotating arm are all elements that testify to the modernity and high standard of the technology used by STM GROUP.

The new video footage production is not only a technical look at the processes, but also shows the attention to quality and innovation in the food industry. Bielmar, which is one of the leading producers of rapeseed oil in Poland, is introducing modern technological solutions to meet the growing demand for vegetable oil thanks to its cooperation with STM GROUP. Thanks to the automated bottling line, the company can not only increase productivity, but also maintain the high quality of its products.

To wrap up, STM GROUP’s new film production for Bielmar is an inspiring example of combining technology with the tradition of rapeseed oil production. High-end equipment, advanced automation systems and ecological solutions are the foundation for the future-oriented strategies of Polish production facilities.

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New STM Arrow Can EPV 14/2 machine coming soon to Nepomucen brewery

The beverage market in Poland and worldwide has been changing rapidly in recent times. The sustainability trend is affecting all beverage producers, from breweries and alcohol production to the natural juice and dairy industry. Consumer awareness has increased significantly, and concepts such as carbon footprint and packaging sustainability have entered everyday life – moreover, they have forced producers to adapt to current trends of extended social responsibility. One result of eco-development is the ever-growing popularity of aluminium packaging in the beverage industry – we are of course talking about cans. They are lightweight, have excellent barrier properties, are very easily recyclable, are made of a single material and can be transported far more by road, thus reducing air pollution. The above advantages have led to increased demand for filling machines designed to package beverages in this type of packaging.

STM GROUP has been supplying filling machines and complete process lines for small and medium-sized breweries for years. Our latest machine is the STM Arrow Can EPV 14/2 with a nominal capacity of 6,000 cans per hour of 500 ml. The machine is equipped with 14 mechanical isobaric pourers, whose opening and closing is operated by a system of electronically controlled pneumatic cylinders. This gives incredible autonomy to the operation of each nozzle, correlated to a preset position during the rotation of the filling machine. The operator can manage parameters such as the timing and frequency of post-pour venting, the length of time the can is blown or the timing of opening and closing the nozzle – a major advantage when filling highly foaming beverages and products sensitive to oxidation, such as beer. The filling machine is also equipped with a PPB dissolved oxygen meter, a carbon dioxide modulating valve unit, a beer proportional valve, pressure and temperature sensors and one of the best pumps available on the market from GEA. The whole is topped off with a double-headed seamer, a special sealer which, during its two operations, stitches the lid permanently together with the can, ensuring a total seal and barrier. The same seamer is used by the world’s leading and top machine manufacturer Krones in the KOSME – CANTO line. The sealing procedure itself is enhanced by the injection of inert gas under the lid and the optional use of liquid nitrogen or the application of a foam breaker when required, All components in contact with the product are made of AISI 316L grade stainless steel, which is resistant to the highly invasive agents used during the CIP procedure. We are a member of the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group), which obliges us to apply the world’s strictest guidelines and rules when designing bottling machines. On the other hand, our long-standing passion for beer has taught us what to do to ensure that our machines have a record-low oxygen build-up during the bottling of this product, which affects TPO (Total Packed Oxygen), and it is this parameter that determines the preservation of sensory qualities over the long axis of guaranteed shelf life. It is also worth noting that the design of the latest bottling machines has changed, they are designed with separate enclosures, so operators have ideal service access, which is also an advantage from a hygiene point of view.

There is no doubt that the STM Arrow Can EPV 14/2 brings with it a whole package of benefits for small and medium-sized filling companies in the beer and beverage industry. A good example is the Nepomucen brewery – one of the most recognised craft breweries in Poland. Founded by true beer enthusiasts Piotr and Mariusz Musielak, it impresses with its beautiful location next to the Barycz Valley Landscape Park on the border of Wielkopolska and Lower Silesia. In order to create the brewery, the founders rebuilt a century-old bakery and designed all the brewing equipment themselves. Currently, the brewery has made huge investments in equipment for beer production and bottling, undergoing a technological revolution. We are happy to be part of it and thank you for the past years of cooperation.

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New bottling line for Tarnobrzeg Brewery

The holiday period is a good time to present the new bottling line with a capacity of 4,200 bottles per hour realised for the Tarnobrzeg Brewery. It all started in 2017, when three young entrepreneurs: Michał Wójcik, Rafał Ruszkiewicz and Kamil Burdzy, with a huge dose of passion, dreams and determination together opened a craft brewery.

Tarnobrzeg Brewery is the first new-wave brewery in Poland, rebuilt in the premises of the old Tarnobrzeg brewery, which operated for 120 years until its closure in 1979. The passion, talent and commitment of the founders contributed to the reactivation of beer production in a new, refreshed form in line with the philosophy of boiling beer with natural methods from the best ingredients. The walls of the old brewery have experienced many modifications and changes in the concept of their use over the years. Currently, the front part of the building is occupied by Stary Browar Restaurant and Hotel, while the beer production of Tarnobrzeg Brewery has been located on the Vistula River side, in rooms located in the underground part of the complex.

The first beers that went into fermentation tanks were STARTAP (Polish Pale Ale), AWATAR (American IPA) and SANTAROSA (Wheat Beer with Rose Petals). To this day, AWATAR and SANTAROSA, along with TARNOBRZESKI JASNY PEŁNY, are the most frequently selected beers by the brewery’s customers. Currently, Brewery Tarnobrzeg’s beers are available in more than 30 locations across Poland.

Between 2022 and 2023, the Brewery underwent a major technological upgrade, thanks to which production capacity was significantly increased, which currently amounts to approximately 20,000 hectolitres per year. The modernisation included the installation of a new 30 hl automatic brewhouse, 32 fermentation tanks with a total capacity of 1,260 hl, a beer centrifuge, a water deoxygenator, a vacuum dealcoholiser and a bottling line with a capacity of up to 4,200 bottles per hour.

The beers of the Tarnobrzeg Brewery are packaged on the STM GROUP line, which consists of Triblock 16/16/4 ISO EPV BEER, Semi-Automatic Depalletizera, Self-Adhesive Labeller UNO ADE PRO, Data Printer, Flat Conveyors XPP, Infeed table for empty bottles, Collection Table for finished product. The whole system allows for the production of the highest quality beers at a volume of 20,000 hectolitres per year and places the Tarnobrzeg Brewery among the leaders of Polish craft breweries in terms of modern technology and production capabilities.

Cooperation with breweries is definitely an important part of our company’s activities; we are passionate about beer and know how to bottle it. This is why we can boast 22 successful realisations in the beer industry over the past few years. A good example of a machine dedicated to breweries is the STM Arrow Can EPV 14/2 with a nominal capacity of 6,000 cans per hour of 500ml. The machine is equipped with 14 mechanical isobaric pourers, whose opening and closing is operated by a system of electronically controlled pneumatic cylinders. The operator can manage parameters such as the time and frequency of post-drip venting, the length of time the can is blown, and the timing of opening and closing of the nozzle – a major advantage when filling carbonated beverages and oxidation-sensitive products such as beer. The filling machine is also equipped with equipped with a dissolved oxygen product meter, a carbon dioxide modulating valve unit, a beverage proportional valve, pressure and temperature sensors or one of the best product pumps available on the market.

We are a member of the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group) which obliges us to apply the world’s strictest guidelines and rules when designing bottling machines. On the other hand, our long-standing passion for beer has taught us what to do in order to ensure that our machines have a record-low oxygen build-up during the bottling of this product, affecting the TPO (Total Packed Oxygen) and this very parameter determines the preservation of sensory qualities over the long shelf-life axis.

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Hygienic design of filling machines a signpost for STM GROUP

Hygienic design plays a key role in beverage safety, quality throughout the supply chain. It influences safe production and creates more productive and sustainable production processes by minimising cleaning interruptions and an impeccable reputation for responsible companies. This translates into increased interest and growing awareness of hygiene in the production process. This is why STM GROUP, as an international supplier of complete filling lines and a member of the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group), applies the strictest global guidelines and rules when designing filling machines.

Established in 1989, EHEDG is an organisation of food manufacturers, food processing companies and manufacturers of equipment and machinery for the food industry. Its aim is to raise awareness of maintaining strict hygiene standards in design, providing studies and solutions. Membership of this elite organisation is all about access to a wealth of knowledge and the opportunity to collaborate with experts in hygienic design from around the world.

STM GROUP places a strong emphasis on hygiene-oriented design and is committed to raising awareness among designers and potential clients in this area. Firstly machines are constituted in such a way that lubricants do not come into contact with the products. All easy-to-clean surfaces are smooth and free of imperfections (e.g. gaps and cracks) to prevent the build-up of micro-organisms and biofilms. We also focus on eliminating exposed screw threads, metal-to-metal joints of fasteners, gaps in hinges. In addition, all machine components in contact with the product are made of AISI 316L grade stainless steel, which meets the highest hygiene standards and is resistant to the highly invasive agents used during the CIP procedure.  Our good manufacturing practice is to clean and check all new equipment before delivery, which allows us to control the final result. The combination of all these components results in a product with the highest hygienic standards.

The professionals at STM GROUP are committed to complete customer satisfaction, which is why they take customers through the entire design, machine creation and installation process from start to finish, right through to the commissioning of their new line. STM GROUP currently employs 240 engineers and technicians and has a production facility with a total area of 6,000 m2. The company has state-of-the-art technical facilities, including a professional design office equipped with advanced technical software, guaranteeing the high quality of manufactured products and allowing for continuous control of the handling of ongoing projects by experienced Project Managers.

In summary – STM GROUP is a stable company with over 40 years of experience in designing and implementing new technologies for the food industry. Join the world of innovation with us to take your business to the next level!

 

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Bottling line for the new premium water brand MILA – MUSZYNA

We started the second half of 2024 with the realization of a bottling line with a capacity of 4,500 bottles per hour dedicated to the new water brand MILA – MUSZYNA created and developed by Beata Pawlowska – President of Polish Springs. MILA – MUSZYNA is an exclusive mineral water extracted from Milusia and Piotr springs, which are located in the middle of Poprad Landscape Park, the best in terms of quality and image of mineral and medicinal water intakes in Poland and Europe.

MILA – MUSZYNA is confectioned on the STM GROUP line, which consists of a set of plate conveyors, STM saturator mod. JS6 for carbonated water production, a labeling system with optical camera orientation and embossing recognition system, STM triblock mod. ArrowPet 16/24/6 ISO for bottling carbonated or non-carbonated beverages, and a mobile CIP station.

It is worth noting that the MILA – MUSZYNA brand applies the ESG (Environmental, Social, Corporate Governance) policy on a daily basis, with great care extracting water from sources, caring for and protecting their resource and quality values. Not without significance is the chosen bottle, which with its unique, elegant grooves-inspired by shapes from the art deco era-relates to the history of the source. The bottle is made of 100% recycled PET plastic. MILA MUSZYNA will soon be available in premium outlets across our country.

STM GROUP’s complete bottling lines go to customers all over the world, nevertheless, we are always happy to implement the latest technological solutions in Polish companies. Download our CASE STUDY and learn about other projects of complete bottling lines at STM GROUP.

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New STM Arrow Can EPV 14/2 machine on offer from STM Group

The beverage market in Poland and worldwide has been changing very dynamically recently. The trend towards sustainability affects all beverage producers, from breweries and spirits production to natural juices and the dairy industry. Consumer awareness has risen significantly and concepts such as carbon footprint and packaging sustainability have entered everyday life, moreover forcing producers to adapt to current trends of extended social responsibility. An effect of eco-development is the ever-growing popularity of aluminium packaging in the beverage industry – we are of course talking about cans. They are lightweight, have excellent barrier properties, are very easily recyclable, are made of a single material and can be transported far more by road, thus reducing air pollution. These advantages have led to an increased demand for filling machines dedicated to beverage packaging in this type of packaging.

STM has been supplying can filling machines and complete processing lines to small and medium capacity producers for years. Our latest machine is the STM Arrow Can EPV 14/2 with a nominal capacity of 6,000 cans per hour of 500ml. The machine is equipped with 14 mechanical isobaric fillers, whose opening and closing is operated by an electronically controlled pneumatic cylinder system. This gives incredible autonomy to the operation of each filler, which is correlated to a preset position during the rotation of the filling machine. The operator can manage parameters such as the timing of the aeration, the length of the can purge and the timing of opening and closing – a major advantage when bottling highly carbonated or foaming beverages such as beer. The filling machine is also equipped with a dissolved oxygen product meter, a carbon dioxide modulating valve unit, a beverage proportional valve, pressure and temperature sensors or one of the best product pumps available on the market. The whole is topped off with a two-headed ‘seamer’, a special sealer which, during its two operations, permanently stitches the lid together with the can, ensuring total sealing and barrier integrity. The sealing procedure itself is enhanced by the injection of inert gas under the lid and the optional use of liquid nitrogen or a foam breaker when required. All product contact parts are made of AISI 316L stainless steel, which is resistant to the highly invasive agents used in the CIP procedure. We are a member of the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group), which obliges us to apply the world’s strictest guidelines and rules when designing filling machines. On the other hand, our long-standing passion for beer has taught us what to do to ensure that our machines have a record-low oxygen build-up during the bottling of this product, which affects the TPO (Total Packed Oxygen) and this very parameter determines the preservation of sensory qualities over the long shelf-life axis. Another strength is our block production system for machines, we need no more than four months to deliver a new STM Arrow Can EPV 14/2 or any other machine of our production. It is also worth noting that the design of the latest filling machines has changed, they are designed with separate enclosures, so operators have ideal service access which is also an advantage from a hygiene point of view.

There is no doubt that the STM Arrow Can EPV 14/2 brings with it a whole package of benefits for small and medium-sized bottling companies in the beer and beverage industry. In this day and age, no one needs to be convinced that it is necessary to follow global trends in any industry and that failure to develop is tantamount to going backwards, which is why at STM we are committed to developing in step with the best. Helping the growth in the bottling industry are the professionals at STM, who guide customers through the entire process of designing, creating, installing and commissioning their new line from start to finish. STM currently employs 140 engineers and technicians and has a production facility with a total area of 3,000 m2. The company has state-of-the-art technical facilities, including a professional design office equipped with advanced technical software, which guarantees the high quality of the manufactured products and allows for the continuous control of the handling of ongoing projects by experienced Project Managers.

In summary – STM is a stable company with over 40 years of experience in designing and implementing new technologies for the food industry. Join the world of innovation with us to take your business to the next level!

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Intensive trade show time at STM Group in Q2 2024

Trade fairs are a great opportunity to showcase your latest projects and developments, which is why STM Group attended two major international events in April and May – Craft Brewers Conference & Brew Expo America in Las Vegas and Hispack in Barcelona. In June, we will visit Latin America, where we will participate in the region’s largest industry trade fairs – Expo Pack in Mexico City and Brasil Brau in São Paulo. The main purpose of the trade fairs in the new markets is to attract customers and agents, but we are also using this time to share our latest developments in canning and bottling products and processing, which we have been working on recently.

The first trade show is the largest gathering for craft brewers and alcohol producers in North America – the Craft Brewers Conference & Brew Expo America. The event, which took place from 21-24 April 2024 in Las Vegas, attracted 9,500 attendees from more than 60 countries. Attending the show was an ideal opportunity for us to meet with the leaders of the craft brewing industry in the US market, thus establishing new relationships and contacts in America, which has huge business potential for us. The CBC 2024 conference also provided us with a significant educational value, during the 4-day event we attended numerous lectures looking at new trends in the alcoholic beverage industry.

Another trade fair – Hispack is the most important trade fair event for the packaging and food industry in Spain. The fair, which took place from 7-10 May 2024, brought together more than 800 exhibitors from 28 countries, 1,250 brands and more than 27,000 visitors at the Gran Via facility in Fira de Barcelona. Significant interest was also generated by our stand shared with Spanish partners Difmaq, Ayrtac and Alimatic. There we presented the latest of STM’s can filling machines – the ArrowCan 14/2 ISO EPV with a nominal capacity of 6,000 cans per hour with a 500ml capacity aimed at small and medium-sized filling comanies in the beer and beverage industry. During Hispacek, we also had the opportunity to discover the latest trends, make new business contacts and learn about innovative solutions that are shaping the future of the industry.

We will be spending the first half of June in Latin America to attend Expo Pack in Mexico City (4-7.06) and Brasil Brau in São Paulo (11-13.06). Mexico is a new destination for us, so we have planned a number of meetings with Mexican customers during the fair, presenting at a stand together with our partner Difmaq. Brasil Brau, on the other hand, is our next trade fair in Brazil, which, like the previous ones, will probably be full of meetings with potential customers, with whom our agent in São Paulo is in regular contact. Please visit stand A27, where we will be available to you from 11-13 June 2024.

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