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eople and companies are increasingly focused on the use of new technologies which improve the quality of life and the level of efficiency of production activities, respecting the environment in which we live and work and using the available energy resources responsibly. Even the SMI Group is focused on the development and implementation of environmentally sustainable technologies and solutions, both concerning its range of products and the organization and management of its production. In 2013, at the Drinktec international exhibition in Munich, the SMI Group presented to the market a range of...

Brazil: Aurora Wine Cooperative 16. Brazil: Fante Industria de Bebidas 22. Brazil: Vinícola Galiotto 26. Portugal: Aguas das Caldas de Penacova This huge South American country is also known for its wine, the production of which has grown to such an extent in recent years that Brazil is now the fifth largest wine producer in the southern hemisphere. More than 1,000 wineries were surveyed, spread over a total area of over 82,000 hectares. INNOVATION 58. Interpack 2014 Première 60. Cutting-edge technologies for efficient line end 66. APS 1550 P PLUS: the new automatic palletizing system 68. Smipack:...

A NEW SIDE TO BRAZIL: ENOLOGY hen you think of Brazil, your first thought is certainly not linked to wine but rather to having fun or the beaches, the sea, football, the Rio Carnival or samba; instead, this huge South American country is also known for its wine, the production of which has grown to such an extent in recent years that Brazil is now the fifth largest wine producer in the southern hemisphere. More than 1,000 wineries were surveyed, spread over a total area of over 82,000 hectares. The beautiful and varied wine regions of Brazil are an irresistible destination for visitors who want...

Aurora WINE INDUSTRY Aurora Ltda. Wine Cooperative Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Wrap-around case packers Smiflexi WP 450 and LWP 25 INSTALLATION / Aurora

he Aurora Wine Cooperative includes over 1,100 small families who work side by side, sharing skills, traditions and goals. The numerous components and their varied make-up are not an obstacle, contrary to what you may think, to the organization of the production activities but represent an added value that allowed the Aurora Cooperative to become a point of reference in the Brazilian wine industry. Today the Aurora Wine Cooperative exports to more than 20 countries, including the United States, France, Germany, the UK and Japan. The origins of this company date back to 14 February 1931, when...

IT'S THE SMALL THINGS IN LIFE THAT LEAD TO SOMETHING BIGGER he production of the Aurora Cooperative is coordinated by experts in constant contact with the families who cultivate the vines, providing them with appropriate assistance and valuable advice. The technical team oversees the entire production process and is responsible for the quality of the final product. Moreover, the use of advanced technologies allows the 1,100 farms making up the consortium to operate efficiently, respecting the environment . Special care is taken during every stage of the production cycle, from planting the vines...

boxes/trays per hour, is interlocked to the 12,000 bph glass bottling line, where the 0.75-liter and 1.5-liter bottles, branded Saint Germain, Sangue de Boi, Country Wine and Brazilian Soul, are grouped in the 2x3 collation and the 0.375-liter ones in the 3x4 collation. The second machine, a LWP 25 model for outputs up to 25 cardboard boxes/trays per hour, is interlocked to the 9,000 bph glass bottling line and packages the Suco Aurora and Casa de Bento 0.3 / 0.312 / 0.5 / 1-liter bottles in the 3x4 pack collation and both the cylindrical 1-liter and 1.5-liter bottles and the square 1-liter bottles...

QUALITY REWARDED WORLDWIDE ver the years, the Aurora Wine Cooperative has caught the attention of wine connoisseurs worldwide and has participated in important wine competitions, many of which have led to major awards. For example, at the “Concours Mondial de Bruxelles”, a sort of wine & spirits world cup that was held in 2013 in Bratislava in Slovakia, the Brazilian company won 3 silver medals for its “Aurora Brut Rosé” sparkling wine, its “Aurora Moscatel” white wine and its “Aurora Riserva Merlot” red wine. These three wines were selected among 8,200 products from the 50 countries that took...

Rio Grande do Sul and the Wine & Grapes Route he most important wine-growing region of the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul is Serra Gaúcha, where visitors can choose to visit the main local wineries, attend to the cultivation of the vine and the production of wine or go on exciting trips to discover the wonders of nature. The famous “Wine & Grapes Route” starts from the city of Porto Alegre, a road that connects the rural areas of the municipalities of Bento Gonçalves, Farroupilha and Monte Belo do Sul. Along the way you can see many houses that have remained largely unchanged from the late...

A WELL DIVERSIFIED PRODUCT PORTFOLIO he product portfolio of the Aurora Wine Cooperative is extensive and well diversified and includes more than 10 brands of still and sparkling wines popular in Brazil and abroad: Aurora, Marcus James, Conde de Foucauld, Clos des Nobles, Saint Germain, Maison de Ville, Casa de Bento, Keep Cooler, Mosteiro, Country Wine, Sangue de Boi, Frei Damião and Prestige. The Brazilian company also produces grape juice, the consumption of which INSTALLATION / Aurora is on the rise. The Aurora Cooperative is headquartered in the city of Bento Gonçalves, which is considered...

SMIFLEXI CASE PACKERS the right technology for the wine industry he wine sector is traditionally linked to the glass bottle, which requires a shock -and impact-resistant packaging for its distribution. Most of the main wine producers agree that the most suitable package for this purpose is the corrugated cardboard wraparound box, which allows preserving the integrity of the bottles and their contents during handling and transport. In addition, this type of package is a great marketing tool because the sides of the box can be printed in full color, with graphic images that have a strong visual...