Supplier News

Muntons Malted Ingredients, an International leader in the manufacture and supply of British malt, malted ingredients and home brewing kits, has announced plans to open a new distribution center in Denver, Colorado. Slated to open in April of this year, the facility joins three other existing Muntons’ distribution centers located in Boston, MA; Barton, VT; and, San Francisco, CA.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., a leading manufacturer of end-of-line solutions for case packing, sealing and palletizing, has built a state-of-the-art training laboratory at its headquarters in upstate New York. The lab provides customers the opportunity to train on equipment in a controlled environment.

Constantia Flexibles, one of the world’s leading flexible packaging and labels companies, successfully pursued its global growth strategy in the financial year 2015, with two new acquisitions in growth markets and a year-on-year increase in sales and operating earnings, as guided.

Ekos, a Charlotte-based brewery management software firm, announces it surpasses the 500 mark on breweries who have signed up for their Brewmaster product. Ekos Brewmaster is a cloud-based brewery management system that brings all of the different functions of the brewery, from inventory, planning, and beer production to sales, into one easily-accessible platform. Brewmaster also integrates seamlessly with QuickBooks, and automatically generates TTB reports.

Hopsy, the recently launched online marketplace for local craft beer, today announced the launch of its service in San Francisco. Beginning today, San Francisco residents can get growlers of local craft beer delivered right to their doorstep.

David Flores has been named chief operating officer of Zeon, one of the country’s leading innovators of Point of Purchase signage and the strategic partner of choice to create marketing approaches that help customers build and reinforce their brands. As COO Flores’ responsibilities will include managing Zeon’s day-to-day operations in Creative Services, domestic and international manufacturing, and to oversee the company’s warehouse and fulfillment processes.

At its York, Pennsylvania, headquarters, Westfalia recently completed the development of a multi-million dollar test facility. This facility allows the company to test improvements and new software user interfaces to better its solutions and to stay at the forefront of the technology. It will also serve as a training facility to provide customers with hands-on, improved training on using an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS).

Rick Boelter announced that Boelter has furthered its commitment to the brewing industry by adding Chrislan Ceramics and its related businesses to The Boelter Companies. Chrislan was founded in 1987 and has become the leading manufacturer and supplier of ceramic tap handles, decorated glassware and insulated growlers to the brewing industry. Chrislan’s manufacturing facility is located in the greater Vancouver area – Maple Ridge, BC Canada

W.M. Sprinkman Corporation (Sprinkman) and Wabash National Corporation’s (NYSE: WNC) Walker Engineered Products are combining their expertise in stainless steel processing equipment to collaborate on building equipment for craft brewers, a growing segment in the U.S. beer market.

Thin Film Electronics ASA (“Thinfilm”) (OSE: THIN.OL; OTCQX: TFECY), a global leader in printed electronics and smart systems, today announced a partnership with Constantia Flexibles (“Constantia”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of flexible packaging and labels. The two companies are collaborating to deliver pressure sensitive labels utilizing Thinfilm’s NFC OpenSense™ technology to leading brands within the beverages industries for consumer engagement and mobile marketing applications.

Vertisense Inc. today introduced Alcohoot Edge (#alcohootedge), the world’s most advanced mobile alcohol tracking solution (#alcoholtracking). Perfect for monitoring and tracking the short- and long-term health effects of alcohol consumption, Alcohoot Edge seamlessly fits into any user’s routine of digitally monitoring their health and well-being.

GuestMetrics today announced the general availability of its new Analytics Management Platform (AMP) and the launch of its On-premise Supplier Dashboard. Additionally, as part of the announcement, the company has increased its On-Premise Location Database (OPLD) by more than fifty percent.

PubWARE released two new unbreakable Pints and 20-ounce Pub Glasses, the best thing to happen to beer drinkers since the keg. PubWARE is a new line from SymGLASS comprised of unbreakable drinkware that looks and feels like real glass, but won’t crack, discolor, haze or cloud like acrylic or polycarbonate alternatives. Designed for both commercial and residential use, Pubware’s Pints and Pub Glasses can withstand the harshest of conditions in pubs, bars and restaurants. They are BPA-free, dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe.

Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks, is excited to introduce 11 new refreshingly bold colors across its hydration, coffee, beer and food collections. The new hues include Cobalt, Lava, Graphite, Forest, Plum, Pacific, Mango, Kiwi, Tangelo, Citron and Mint. The new colors complement old favorites like Black, White and Classic Stainless.