With over 150 years of company history, Josef Drathen is one of the leading wine and sparkling wine producers on the Moselle river. Unlike hardly any other manufacturer, the company is an expert in customized equipment and private labels, which are offered in a wide variety of variants: Sparkling wine, secco, wine as well as flavoured and non-alcoholic wine-based beverages in various bottle sizes and colours.
ONGOING INNOVATION
As part of its ongoing investment, the company decided to replace a wet-glue and a self-adhesive labelling machine with a RENNER S1800 Servo Combi. “This enabled us to achieve several goals at once,” explains managing director Denis Jablonski. “On the one hand, we have simplified the belt guidance and operation, and on the other hand, we have saved space and increased performance. In addition, we will be able to realize even more individual product designs with combination labels in the future.”
40 PERCENT MORE PERFORMANCE
The newly integrated combination machine labels still wines, seccos, sparkling wines and flavoured wine-based beverages at a capacity of up to 9,000 bottles per hour. “Compared to before, we were able to significantly reduce waste while increasing output by around 40 percent,” comments Jablonski, “and we did this across a wide range of formats, from 0.2 l Piccolo and 0.375 l Eiswein to 0.75 and 1 l Bordeaux and Schlegel bottles and even to Hugo bottles.”
NEW DESIGN OPTIONS
In total, Josef Drathen combines 15 different front labels with two different back labels. “With the new RENNER machine, we can now also produce self-adhesive front and back labels,” continues Jablonski. There are hardly any limits for combined designs. One of many future options, for example, is a non-label look with transparent labels. The RENNER S1800 Servo Combi creates the prerequisite for a visually perfect appearance with camera-based alignment via servo-controlled bottle plates based on the almost invisible glass seam and other tiny optical characteristics. “We can now ensure a reliably clean labelling result for every format,” emphasizes Jablonski.
ECONOMIC PRODUCTION
Since their production no longer switches between two lines, but all settings are made on a single machine, setup times are now significantly shorter. Moreover, space constraints have improved, allowing fittings to be stored next to the machine and no longer requiring time-consuming transport to and from the site. Further unproductive work is eliminated by automatic settings stored in the programs. The machine clearly visualizes format part changes on the pivoting touchscreen. “The operating concept is simple and understandable, and our staff gets along well with it,” adds Jablonski. The experience with the RENNER DryLine drying tunnel that was ordered with the machine has also been consistently positive. The compact and energy-efficient blower technology with robust air blades is available in various performance levels to meet every need, it is easy to install, and requires little maintenance.
WELL EQUIPPED FOR THE FUTURE
In addition to technology, Jablonski believes that good collaboration is also crucial for project success. “Our experience so far shows that we can rely on RENNER. Minor requests are always dealt with promptly. We are well positioned for the next 20 years and very satisfied with the machine and support.”
“The reasons for choosing RENNER were the high level of flexibility, the quick support, and, of course, the quality that is Made in Germany.”
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