About the Company

Laško Brewery, the largest and most iconic brewery in Slovenia, is located in the town of Laško and has a rich tradition of beer production. As a key player in the Slovenian beverage industry and part of the global Heineken Group, Laško is renowned for producing high-quality beers. The brewery operates PET, glass, and can bottling lines to meet both domestic and international demand, upholding a legacy of excellence.

The Challenge

To uphold its commitment to top-tier production standards, Laško Brewery faced challenges with its Krones PET and glass bottling lines. These lines were affected by inefficiencies, frequent downtime, and inconsistent bottling quality, which collectively impacted productivity. Laško Brewery needed a comprehensive optimization of its systems to ensure efficient and reliable operations across both PET and glass bottling lines.

The Solution

Our team provided a full-scale, tailored solution to address these bottling line challenges:

• Commissioning Oversight: We reviewed and supervised the commissioning of the bottling lines to verify that each component was performing to specification.
• Targeted Troubleshooting: We identified and addressed specific issues causing downtime and inefficiencies, focusing on both PET and glass bottling processes.
• System Review and Optimization: Conducting a detailed assessment, we pinpointed critical areas for improvement within the existing systems.
• Implementation of Corrective Measures: Our team introduced corrective measures to enhance performance, improve bottling consistency, and minimize downtime.

The Results

Following our intervention, Laško Brewery achieved substantial improvements across its bottling lines:

• Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Bottling processes were streamlined, significantly reducing downtime and increasing throughput.
• Improved Bottling Consistency: Quality control was enhanced, leading to more consistent bottling across PET and glass lines.
• Reduced Downtime: By resolving underlying issues, we minimized unplanned stoppages, boosting overall productivity.

Our comprehensive approach enabled Laško Brewery to maintain its high standards of quality and productivity, ensuring that its bottling lines are optimized for future growth and demand.