We provide a full-service solution, from product creation to packaging in the can of your choice. With our advanced canning line capable of producing 90 cans per minute, we can package a variety of beverages including beer, cider, wine, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic options.
We take pride in offering a complete service to ensure your product is ready for the shelves. We can also provide all the consumables needed for packaging—just supply the product or ingredients, and we’ll handle the rest.
Our canning line, equipped with a multi-head, servo-seam system, is operated by experts who ensure the highest standards are maintained. We implement thorough quality assurance procedures to minimise risks from contaminants such as dissolved oxygen (DO), and we meticulously inspect seams to confirm their integrity. Maintaining the quality of your product is our top priority.
We are able to package and label more than 5,000L per day, ensuring quick turnaround times. Additionally, we work with major suppliers to source consumables like cans, lids, cartons, and six-packs, ensuring cost efficiency for your packaging needs.
With global attention on sustainability, aluminum stands out as one of the most eco-friendly packaging materials, as it can be recycled indefinitely. Recycling aluminum requires just 5% of the energy and emits only 5% of the CO2 compared to producing new aluminum.
At Crimson Badger Brewing, our nitrogen doser opens the door to canning almost any beverage, from refreshing water and premium wine to smooth cold brew coffee and rich, delicious stouts. The precise nitrogen dosing ensures optimal can integrity and product quality, allowing us to maintain freshness and deliver a perfect pour every time.
In addition to packaging, we also offer a limited service for blending and conditioning. Whether you have a finished product or just an idea, we have mobile tanks and the necessary chilling and carbonation equipment to store and can your product. Reach out to discuss the available options.
As the New Zealand distributor for Eco Six Pack Rings (E6PR), we offer a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic six-pack rings. We also maintain a healthy inventory of cans, lids, cartons, and labels, and can assist if you run short or need expert advice. Don’t hesitate to get in touch.
The first step is loading your chosen cans into our depalletizer, which automatically feeds them into the canning line.
Before entering the canning line, cans are date-coded based on your specifications. With two available lines for printing, we can include details like production date, batch number, and best before date.
Affectionately known as ABE (Abby)
ABE joins us from North America, where she was built in Lincoln, Nebraska by ABE Beverage Equipment. Fitted with multiple fill heads and an electronic servo-seamer to boot, he’s capable of filling up to 90 cans/minute.
The major benefit of operating with an electronic servo-seamer is the ability to make incredibly precise adjustments to the seaming tools digitally with the touch of a button.
In conventional pneumatic seaming systems this process must be done manually and runs a significantly greater risk of inconsistency or error.
Furthermore, it affords the ability for real-time torque monitoring of the seaming process — where Abe’s onboard computer will analyse each can’s seam as it is produced and automatically reject any which are not up to standard. A can is only as good as it’s seam, and we take seaming very seriously.
Our double-headed labeller works in sync with ABE, applying labels as fast as cans are filled. We can handle a range of label sizes, but please note that we request label reels be wound in style Four or Eight. Need assistance with label requirements? Just ask, we’re happy to help.
The difference between a good and bad seam can be measured in millimeters. We inspect seams throughout every run to ensure quality is maintained.
To avoid spoilage, we inspect cans for debris and manufacturing defects before filling. Our thorough CO2 purging cycle also ensures oxygen pickup is minimal, with levels below 10 parts per billion (ppb).
We measure fill volumes by weight, ensuring consistency for both producer and consumer. Underfilled cans can lead to spoilage and unhappy customers, so we carefully weigh each can to meet strict criteria.
Running a canning line isn’t easy, but our team of experienced operators ensures that each run is smooth and efficient, delivering the best results for your product.
What products can we package?
Our canning line is capable of handling a variety of beverages, from still to sparkling products. We package beer, cider, wine, water, mead, RTDs, iced tea, and more. Have something different in mind? Let’s chat about it!
Where do you operate?
Our base is at 141 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown. We also have mobile 600L tanks available that can be filled at your production site and transported back to us for packaging.
How do I get my product to you?
You can either send your ingredients to us and we’ll handle production and packaging, or use our fleet of mobile tanks (2 x 630L and 2 x 700L) to fill at your site and transport the product back to us for packaging. These tanks are available free of charge for this purpose.
What are the volume requirements for canning?
In the interest of efficiency for both parties we operate with a minimum volume of 600L, and we don’t state an upper limit. The more the merrier.
Swapped with How long will it take? Canning speed depends on factors like can size, tank pressure, CO2 feed, and the condition of the product. Under ideal conditions, we can run at 90 cans per minute, packaging over 5,000L per day. However, each run will have its own unique conditions.
How long will it take to can my product?
For efficiency, we operate with a minimum volume of 600L, and there’s no upper limit—bring on the large orders!
What can sizes and colours are available?
We package in 330ml, 440ml, 250ml slim, and 330ml sleek cans. We typically stock silver and matte black cans but can source other colours with enough notice. Have a custom requirement? Let’s see what we can do.
Can I package more than one product in a session?
Yes, absolutely! Many clients line up multiple products in one session, and we can even switch can sizes to accommodate different packaging requirements. Contact us for more information.
I’m ready to go, when are you available?
We’re often booked weeks or even months in advance. Contact us as soon as possible to secure the next available slot.
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License Number: 68/OFF/0350/2022
Expiry: 11 Aug 2025
Licencee: Crimson Badger Brewing Ltd.
Address: 141 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, 9300
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